Howell
Pronunciation: [ h-OW-uhl ]
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Howell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,226 babies have been named Howell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Howell is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,628 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,628
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Howell
Howell is a boy name .
Howell is currently ranked #7,628 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Howell include How, Howe, Howey, Howeie, Hoy, Hoie, and Howkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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