Boys name · New York
Howard in New York
As of 2025, Howard was the #1856 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 5 births that year. Its total reaches 37,000 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Howard in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 108 | #34 |
| 1926 | 663 | #39 |
| 1943 | 778 | #31 |
| 1959 | 522 | #60 |
| 1976 | 121 | #150 |
| 1992 | 57 | #313 |
| 2009 | 10 | #1158 |
| 2025 | 5 | #1856 |
Rank swung between #31 (1922) and #1856 (2025) in New York, from #34 in 1910 to #1856 in 2025.
Howard had its most births in New York in 1947, when 837 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in New York was #31, in 1922.
Its highest rank in any state was #8, in Wyoming in 1912. See Howard in every state →
How popular is Howard in New York?
As of 2025, Howard was the #1856 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 5 births that year. Its total reaches 37,000 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Howard in New York?
5 Howard babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Howard in New York?
Howard ranked #1856 among boys names in New York 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.