Howard
A boy's name of English origin, ranked #1,002 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #1,002
- Best ever
- #24 in 1919
- US births since 1880
- 348,342
- Born in 2025
- 226
- Trend
- Stable last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% boys
Meaning
- guardian of the home, watchman
Births 1880–2025
Peak 7,749 in 1921. Stable over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- NY37,028
- PA24,147
- OH18,191
- IL17,581
- CA14,337
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 93% of this name's national total.