Boys name · Illinois
Howard in Illinois
Howard was the 893rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2024, with 9 babies named Howard that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 17,571 babies Howard.
Popularity over time
Howard in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 72 | 24th |
| 1926 | 369 | 31st |
| 1942 | 316 | 43rd |
| 1958 | 237 | 87th |
| 1975 | 53 | 210th |
| 1991 | 22 | 441st |
| 2007 | 7 | 1154th |
| 2024 | 9 | 893rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 24th in 1910 to 893rd in 2024.
The most babies named Howard in Illinois in a single year was 458, in 1922. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Howard reached its best rank of 8th in Wyoming (1912). See Howard in every state →
How popular is Howard in Illinois?
Howard was the 893rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2024, with 9 babies named Howard that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 17,571 babies Howard.
How many babies are named Howard in Illinois?
In 2024, 9 babies were named Howard in Illinois. The most babies named Howard in Illinois in a single year was 458, in 1922.
What is the rank of Howard in Illinois?
Howard ranked 893rd among boys names in Illinois in 2024. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1910.
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.