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Howell

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Howell was most popular in 1920, when 93 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,386 that year. In 2025 it ranked #14,309, with 12 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 3,923 people named Howell.

Most popular in1920
Rank that year#1,386
Births that year93
Total since 18803,923

Howell over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Howell’s peak in 1920. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org