Howell is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #6947 in 2025 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 14 births ranking #6087. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 140.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 142,340 boys born was named Howell. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.