1,491births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1924Peak · Argentina
#8243United States 2025
Powell is a boy name family recorded 1,491 times in 1 country since 1883. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8243 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 1924, at 14.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Powell
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell | English | 1,491 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 1883 | ▲ 42 % |
Questions about Powell
How popular is the name Powell?
In 2025 it ranked #8243 in the United States. Official registers record 1,491 births across 1 country.
When was Powell most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 1924, at 14.1 births per 100,000.
Is Powell a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Powell is a boy name.