Howell

Howell is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Howell at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Howell

Howell belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Howell first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #491 in 1880, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 3,911 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Howell in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#491 in 1880
Peak year
1920
Babies named Howell in 2024
11
Total since 1880
3,911

Howell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2019
Best rank
#3937 in 2019
Babies named Howell in 2024
4
Total since 1996
8

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Howell mean?

The meaning of Howell is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Howell a boy or girl name?

Howell is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Howell?

Howell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Howell?

Howell first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #491 in 1880, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].