Boys name · Iowa
David in Iowa
As of 2025, David was the #74 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 45 births that year. Its total reaches 52,832 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
David in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | #48 |
| 1926 | 121 | #36 |
| 1943 | 840 | #6 |
| 1959 | 1,424 | #1 |
| 1976 | 409 | #9 |
| 1992 | 204 | #22 |
| 2009 | 82 | #51 |
| 2025 | 45 | #74 |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa ran from #1 in 1950 to #90 in 2019, starting at #48 in 1910 and ending at #74 in 2025.
Iowa had the most David births in 1955, with 1,604. In 1950 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Iowa.
Across the country, David reached its highest rank of #1 in California (1959). See David in every state →
How popular is David in Iowa?
As of 2025, David was the #74 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 45 births that year. Its total reaches 52,832 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named David in Iowa?
45 David babies were born in Iowa in 2025.
What is the rank of David in Iowa?
David ranked #74 among boys names in Iowa in 2025.
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.