Boys name · Iowa
Charles in Iowa
As of 2025, Charles was the #73 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 45 births that year. Its total reaches 27,397 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Charles in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 64 | #7 |
| 1926 | 442 | #7 |
| 1943 | 401 | #17 |
| 1959 | 271 | #30 |
| 1976 | 113 | #42 |
| 1992 | 67 | #75 |
| 2009 | 74 | #56 |
| 2025 | 45 | #73 |
Rank swung between #5 (1913) and #99 (1998) in Iowa, from #7 in 1910 to #73 in 2025.
No year in Iowa had more Charles births than 1921, when 571 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in Iowa was #5, in 1913.
Its highest rank in any state was #2, in Oklahoma in 1933. See Charles in every state →
How popular is Charles in Iowa?
As of 2025, Charles was the #73 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 45 births that year. Its total reaches 27,397 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Charles in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 45 births of babies named Charles in 2025.
What is the rank of Charles in Iowa?
Charles's 2025 rank among boys names in Iowa was #73.
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.