Iowa
Girl nameIowa has been given to 79 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It peaked in 1899.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
79
Peak year
1899 (8 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1890
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Iowa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Iowa.
Sibling name ideas for Iowa
Same era and popularity as Iowa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Iowa?
Iowa has been given to 79 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Iowa peak?
Iowa peaked in 1899, when 8 babies were given the name.
Is Iowa a girl or boy name?
Iowa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Iowa are girls).
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