Girls name · Iowa
Barbara in Iowa
Barbara was the 509th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 6 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 22,300 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 155th |
| 1923 | 176 | 22nd |
| 1935 | 484 | 6th |
| 1948 | 706 | 4th |
| 1961 | 346 | 13th |
| 1974 | 42 | 99th |
| 1986 | 7 | 324th |
| 2025 | 6 | 509th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 155th in 1910 to 509th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in Iowa in a single year was 753, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1938.
Across the country, Barbara reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1938). See Barbara in every state →
How popular is Barbara in Iowa?
Barbara was the 509th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 6 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 22,300 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in Iowa?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Barbara in Iowa. The most babies named Barbara in Iowa in a single year was 753, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in Iowa?
Barbara ranked 509th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1938.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.