Boys name · New York
Howard in New York
Howard was the 1856th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 5 babies named Howard that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 37,000 babies Howard.
Popularity over time
Howard in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 108 | 34th |
| 1926 | 663 | 39th |
| 1943 | 778 | 31st |
| 1959 | 522 | 60th |
| 1976 | 121 | 150th |
| 1992 | 57 | 313th |
| 2009 | 10 | 1158th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1856th |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 34th in 1910 to 1856th in 2025.
The most babies named Howard in New York in a single year was 837, in 1947. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 1922.
Across the country, Howard reached its best rank of 8th in Wyoming (1912). See Howard in every state →
How popular is Howard in New York?
Howard was the 1856th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 5 babies named Howard that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 37,000 babies Howard.
How many babies are named Howard in New York?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Howard in New York. The most babies named Howard in New York in a single year was 837, in 1947.
What is the rank of Howard in New York?
Howard ranked 1856th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 1922.
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.