NAME PROFILE
Howard
Howard is of Old English origin, meaning 'high guardian' or 'noble watchman.' The name conveys a sense of strength and protection, often associated with leadership qualities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 348,342 |
| Gender | Male (93% / 7%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%PA — 20%TX — 20%CA — 20%OH — 20%
Notable People
Howard Stern (Radio Host, *The Howard Stern Show*) · Howard Ashman (Lyricist, *The Little Mermaid*, *Beauty and the Beast*) · Howard Hughes (Aviator and Film Producer) · Howard Schultz (Former CEO of Starbucks) · Howard Carter (Archaeologist, discovered King Tut's tomb)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Howie
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