Howard as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Howard?

We estimate that there are 121,661 people named Howard who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Howard is the 211st most common for men, and the 455th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Howard?

The average person named Howard is 62.82 years old.

Is Howard a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

218 people named Howard were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 1,003rd most popular name for boys, and the 2,100th most popular overall.

The popularity of Howard peaked between 1919–1920, when it was the 24th most popular name for baby boys.

Is Howard a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Howard is almost exclusively a male name. 99.5% of people named Howard are male.

Facts About the Name Howard

Popularity of Howard in England

In 2020, Howard was the in England and Wales.