Howie
A diminutive of the male given name Howard.
Every Howie since 1943 — 788 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Howie
Howie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,770 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 788 American babies have been named Howie. Its peak came in 1957, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Howie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Howie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,770 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,134 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,325 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,102 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,151 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,769 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,923 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,809 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,145 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,323 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,288 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,767 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,765 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,771 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,022 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,377 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,558 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,880 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,517 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,024 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,128 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,722 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,485 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,701 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,613 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,512 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,385 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,153 |
| 1965 | 17 | #1,958 |
| 1960 | 31 | #1,449 |
| 1955 | 16 | #1,999 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,480 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,858 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Howie
- Howie Mandel Comedian · b. 1955
- Howie Morenz Hockey player · 1902–1937
- Howie Dorough Singer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Howie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Howard.
How popular is the name Howie in 2025?
Howie ranked #4,770 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Howie?
788 babies have been named Howie in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Howie most popular?
Howie peaked in 1957, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Howie a boy or girl name?
Howie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Howie rising or falling?
Howie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Howie?
Well-known people named Howie include Howie Mandel (comedian), Howie Morenz (hockey player), Howie Dorough (singer).