Compare two names
Howell and Howl side by side: Howell peaked in 1920 and Howl in 2024; in 2025 they were given to 12 and 0 babies.
Howell and Howl, year by year
Girls and boys together; Howell solid, Howl dashed.
| Howell | Howl | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #6,943 among boys’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 3,923 | 54 |
| Peak year | 1920 | 2024 |
| Girls | 0% | 0% |
| Alive, estimated | 1,290 | under 100 |
| Median age | 67 | n/a |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.