How Many People Are Named Howard?
people in the United States are named Howard
1 in 962 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
7,749 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From an English surname which can derive from several different sources: the Anglo-Norman given name Huard, which was from the Germanic name HUGHARD; the Anglo-Scandinavian given name Haward, from the Old Norse name HÁVARÐR; or the Middle English term ewehirde meaning "ewe herder". This is the surname of a British noble family, members of which have held the title Duke of Norfolk from the 15th century to the present. A famous bearer of the given name was the American industrialist Howard Hughes (1905-1976).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 85.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Howard"
- 207 babies were named Howard in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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