Howard Ciccone

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Howard Ciccone — high guardian
345K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Howard Ciccone is a name that combines Norse origins. The first name Howard is a masculine given name of Norse origin. Howard is a masculine given name derived from the English surname Howard. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names notes that "the use of this surname as a christian name is quite recent and there seems to be no particular reason for it except that it is the name of several noble families". The surname has a number of possible origins; in the case of the noble family, the likely source is the Norse given name Hávarðr, composed of the elements há ("high") and varðr ("guardian"). Diminutives include Howie and Ward. The surname Ciccone: People with the surname Angelo Ciccone (born 1980), Italian cyclist Anna Maria Ciccone (1892–1965), Italian physicist Anthony "Sonny" Ciccone (born 1934), New York mobster Ben Ciccone (1909–1990), American football player Christopher Ciccone (1960–2024), American artist, interior decorator, and designer Diego Ciccone (born 1987), Swiss footballer Don Ciccone (1946–2016), American musician Enrico Ciccone (born 1970), former ice hockey player Frank Ciccone (born 1947), American politician Giulio Ciccone (born 1994), Italian racing cyclist James Ciccone (born 1960), American character actor Madon. Howard is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 345K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Howard reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Howard

Meaning: high guardian

Norse

Howard is a masculine given name derived from the English surname Howard. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names notes that "the use of this surname as a christian name is quite recent and there seems to be no particular reason for it except that it is the name of several noble families". The surname has a number of possible origins; in the case of the noble family, the likely source is the Norse given name Hávarðr, composed of the elements há ("high") and varðr ("guardian"). Diminutives include Howie and Ward.

Surname: Ciccone

Italian

People with the surname Angelo Ciccone (born 1980), Italian cyclist Anna Maria Ciccone (1892–1965), Italian physicist Anthony "Sonny" Ciccone (born 1934), New York mobster Ben Ciccone (1909–1990), American football player Christopher Ciccone (1960–2024), American artist, interior decorator, and designer Diego Ciccone (born 1987), Swiss footballer Don Ciccone (1946–2016), American musician Enrico Ciccone (born 1970), former ice hockey player Frank Ciccone (born 1947), American politician Giulio Ciccone (born 1994), Italian racing cyclist James Ciccone (born 1960), American character actor Madon.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Howard is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Howard by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Howard Ciccone

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Howard Ciccone:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Howard?
The first name Howard originates from Norse. Howard is a masculine given name derived from the English surname Howard. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names notes that "the use of this surname as a christian name is quite recent and there seems to be no particular reason for it except that it is the name of several noble families". The surname has a number of possible origins; in the case of the noble family, the likely source is the Norse given name Hávarðr, composed of the elements há ("high") and varðr ("guardian"). Diminutives include Howie and Ward.
When was Howard most popular?
The name Howard reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ciccone?
The surname Ciccone originates from Italian. People with the surname Angelo Ciccone (born 1980), Italian cyclist Anna Maria Ciccone (1892–1965), Italian physicist Anthony "Sonny" Ciccone (born 1934), New York mobster Ben Ciccone (1909–1990), American football player Christopher Ciccone (1960–2024), American artist, interior decorator, and designer Diego Ciccone (born 1987), Swiss footballer Don Ciccone (1946–2016), American musician Enrico Ciccone (born 1970), former ice hockey player Frank Ciccone (born 1947), American politician Giulio Ciccone (born 1994), Italian racing cyclist James Ciccone (born 1960), American character actor Madon.
What are the origins of the name Howard Ciccone?
The name Howard Ciccone combines two different traditions: the first name Howard has Norse roots, while the surname Ciccone originates from Italian.
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