Howland
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,373 in 1952
0 babies were named Howland in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryHowland first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1952, when it reached #3,373.
About the name Howland
Howland is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Howland for boys from 1915 to 2023, in 4 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #3,373 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2023, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 704,225 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 2020s | 0.7 | 1,379,310 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Howland
What is the origin of the name Howland?
Howland has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Howland a boy or girl name?
Howland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Howland?
Howland is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #3,373 in 1952.