Total births
28
Boys' name · since 1912
Howe
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Howe, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1912–1921
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Howe is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 28 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Howe recorded 28 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1921.
- 28 total births
- 1912–1921 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Howe since 1912, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1921.
- 28
- total births
- 1912–1921
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Howe was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
8 babies were named Howe in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Howe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Howe splits its recorded history at 1918: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Howe at a glance
Last recorded 1921Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Howe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1921
- Peak year (1921)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Howe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Howe's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Howe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 20 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Howe? ▼
28 babies have been named Howe since 1912. It was last recorded in 1921. The peak year was 1921 with 8 births.
When was Howe most popular? ▼
Howe was most popular in the 1910s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Howe been used? ▼
Howe has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 10 years of data through 1921.
What names are similar to Howe? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Howard, Howell, Howie, Howl, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Howe's data
- Howe's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (20 total births) through the 1920s (8) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Howe
Nearby Names Like Howe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Howe
Howard Boy
#1057 346,666 births
Howell Boy
#7261 3,923 births
Howie Boy
#5103 788 births
Howl Boy
#6186 54 births
Howland Boy
22 births
Compare Howe side by side: Howe vs Howard Howe vs Howell Howe vs Howie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1921 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Howe: Baby Name Since 1912 - 28 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/howe. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Howe draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.