Iowa
girl nameIowa entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #1181 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#1181
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1332 |
| 1900s | #1608 |
| 1910s | #3293 |
| 1920s | #5099 |
Living bearers
The typical Iowa alive today was born around 1912, making them about 113 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Iowa in 2025?
- Iowa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Iowa most popular?
- Iowa peaked in 1899, reaching #1181 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Iowa with classmates?
- Iowa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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