Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Howell
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1920
Peak births
93
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19202025
Quick answers about Howell
How many people are named Howell?
An estimated 1,391 living Americans are named Howell.
How rare is Howell?
Howell is very rare among babies today, with 12 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 87.1% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Howell?
The median age of a living American named Howell is approximately 68 years, with most bearers falling between 54 and 77 years old.
Is Howell still popular?
Yes — Howell is currently rising in popularity, with 12 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.4× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
87.1%
2025
12
All-time
3,923