Boys name · Iowa
Howard in Iowa
In 2025, 5 babies born in Iowa were named Howard, making it the #613 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 5,518.
Popularity over time
Howard in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | #32 |
| 1920 | 220 | #17 |
| 1930 | 133 | #28 |
| 1940 | 75 | #52 |
| 1951 | 67 | #71 |
| 1961 | 25 | #163 |
| 1971 | 14 | #190 |
| 2025 | 5 | #613 |
No year in Iowa had more Howard births than 1920, when 220 were born. Howard's highest rank in Iowa was #14, set in 1911.
Rank swung between #14 (1911) and #613 (2025) in Iowa, from #32 in 1910 to #613 in 2025.
Nationally, Howard's strongest state was Wyoming, where it hit #8 in 1912. See Howard in every state →
How popular is Howard in Iowa?
In 2025, 5 babies born in Iowa were named Howard, making it the #613 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 5,518.
How many babies are named Howard in Iowa?
In 2025, 5 babies born in Iowa were named Howard.
What is the rank of Howard in Iowa?
Howard's 2025 rank among boys names in Iowa was #613.
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.