Powell
- Pronunciation
- [Po-well]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Howell
- Origin
- Celtic
Powell Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,476 baby boys have been named Powell. The name peaked in 1919 with 32 US births that year (rank #1258). In 2024, ranked #8145 nationally — 6,887 places below its 1919 peak.
Top States for Powell
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Powell births are: Georgia (12), Mississippi (5).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Powell
If you like Powell's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Powell's exact length and starting letter: Pachua, Padarn, Padric, Paeivi, Paella.
Quick Facts About Powell
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Powell against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).