Masculine dossier · first seen 1943
Howie
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1957
Peak births
33
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Howie
How many people are named Howie?
An estimated 656 living Americans are named Howie.
How rare is Howie?
Howie is very rare among babies today, with 21 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 36.4% from its 1957 peak.
How old is the typical Howie?
The median age of a living American named Howie is approximately 31 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 64 years old.
Is Howie still popular?
Yes — Howie is currently rising in popularity, with 21 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.4× higher than the previous decade.
1943Peak 19572025
Peak year
1957
Decline from peak
36.4%
2025
21
All-time
788