Howard: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A high guardian watching over his loved ones.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1035
- Peak
- #24 in 1919
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Howard Means
Howard is a boy name of English origin. A high guardian watching over his loved ones.
How Popular Howard Is
Howard currently ranks #1035 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #24 in 1919. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Howard
- Howard reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #24 in 1919.
- Once a top name, Howard has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Howard has been a top 100 name across 168+ years of American history.
- Howard is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Howard
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Sibling Names for Howard
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Questions About Howard
What does Howard mean?
Howard is a boy name of English origin. A high guardian watching over his loved ones.
How popular is Howard?
Howard currently ranks #1035 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #24 in 1919. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Howard come from?
Howard comes from English roots. Howard reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #24 in 1919.
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