US Popularity:16435
Origin:British
Meaning:To cry out loud
A name whose chime could touch the moon, Howl immediately became one wrapped in magic with the release of the brilliant film Howl's Moving Castle. And who can resist being captivated by this mysterious wizard for his whimsical and altruistic nature? The name Howl can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon England as a lofty surname borne by lords and has since traveled the world. Howl is likely of imitative origin, meaning it sprang to life as a phonetic word resembling a howl. Whether baby's got a knack for magic or a penchant for howling, no matter the occasion, you'll know you chose right with riveting Howl.

Howl Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Howl is currently #16435 in U.S. births
Boy:Howl is currently #17637 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#17637
in 2023
- 2884
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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