Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1915
Howland
22 babies named Howland in U.S. Social Security records since 1915, with the highest year being 1915. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1915–2023
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Howland sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 22 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Howland recorded 22 times among boys since 1915, 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 1915 to 2023.
- 22 total births
- 1915–2023 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Howland since 1915, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2023.
- 22
- total births
- 1915–2023
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Howland was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
6 babies were named Howland in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Howland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Howland's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Howland at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Howland popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2023
- Peak year (1915)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Howland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Howland's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Howland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 2020s
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 6 births (27% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Howland? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 22 babies named Howland. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 6 births.
When was Howland most popular? ▼
Howland was most popular in the 1910s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Howland been used? ▼
Howland has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 109 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Howland? ▼
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 Howland's data
- Howland's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2020s (5) -- 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 Howland
Nearby Names Like Howland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Howland
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Howell Boy
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Howie Boy
#5103 788 births
Howl Boy
#6186 54 births
Howe Boy
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Compare Howland side by side: Howland vs Howard Howland vs Howell Howland 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, 1915–2023 (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. "Howland: Baby Name Since 1915 - 22 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/howland. 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 Howland 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.