Boys name · California
Howard in California
Howard was the 1092nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 19 babies named Howard that year. Since 1910, California families have named 14,337 babies Howard.
Popularity over time
Howard in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | 36th |
| 1926 | 196 | 38th |
| 1943 | 225 | 73rd |
| 1959 | 264 | 134th |
| 1976 | 70 | 301st |
| 1992 | 50 | 520th |
| 2009 | 22 | 989th |
| 2025 | 19 | 1092nd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 36th in 1910 to 1092nd in 2025.
The most babies named Howard in California in a single year was 338, in 1955. Its best showing was 27th among boys names in 1913.
Across the country, Howard reached its best rank of 8th in Wyoming (1912). See Howard in every state →
How popular is Howard in California?
Howard was the 1092nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 19 babies named Howard that year. Since 1910, California families have named 14,337 babies Howard.
How many babies are named Howard in California?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Howard in California. The most babies named Howard in California in a single year was 338, in 1955.
What is the rank of Howard in California?
Howard ranked 1092nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 27th among boys names in 1913.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.