Iowa Name Popularity and Statistics
Iowa is Predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
Most Recent Year on Record1921
Total Recorded U.S. Births79
First Year on Record1890
Iowa popularity by year
| Year | Usage category | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Girls | 5 | #5,099 |
| 1919 | Girls | 8 | #3,452 |
| 1918 | Girls | 8 | #3,512 |
| 1917 | Girls | 8 | #3,344 |
| 1915 | Girls | 6 | #3,795 |
| 1912 | Girls | 7 | #2,360 |
| 1904 | Girls | 5 | #1,877 |
| 1901 | Girls | 7 | #1,339 |
| 1899 | Girls | 8 | #1,181 |
| 1896 | Girls | 5 | #1,583 |
| 1894 | Girls | 6 | #1,353 |
| 1890 | Girls | 6 | #1,210 |
Ranks compare names only within the same year and source category. Birth totals are historical records, not an exact count of living people.
Peak recorded years
1919 · Girls
8 recorded births and rank #3,452.
1918 · Girls
8 recorded births and rank #3,512.
1917 · Girls
8 recorded births and rank #3,344.
1899 · Girls
8 recorded births and rank #1,181.