Boys name · California
Howard in California
In SSA data for California, 14,337 babies are named Howard across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1092 most popular boys name, with 19 born.
Popularity over time
Howard in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | #36 |
| 1926 | 196 | #38 |
| 1943 | 225 | #73 |
| 1959 | 264 | #134 |
| 1976 | 70 | #301 |
| 1992 | 50 | #520 |
| 2009 | 22 | #989 |
| 2025 | 19 | #1092 |
California had the most Howard births in 1955, with 338. Its highest rank in California came in 1913, at #27.
Howard started at #36 in 1910 and finished at #1092 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #27 in 1913 and a low of #1408 in 2024.
Wyoming gave Howard its highest national rank, #8, in 1912. See Howard in every state →
How popular is Howard in California?
In SSA data for California, 14,337 babies are named Howard across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1092 most popular boys name, with 19 born.
How many babies are named Howard in California?
California recorded 19 births of babies named Howard in 2025.
What is the rank of Howard in California?
Howard ranked #1092 among boys names in California in 2025.
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.