Girls name · Iowa
Emily in Iowa
Emily was the 97th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 31 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 11,019 babies Emily.
Popularity over time
Emily in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 211th |
| 1926 | 8 | 291st |
| 1943 | 8 | 256th |
| 1961 | 9 | 347th |
| 1977 | 166 | 26th |
| 1993 | 317 | 4th |
| 2009 | 128 | 12th |
| 2025 | 31 | 97th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 211th in 1910 to 97th in 2025.
The most babies named Emily in Iowa in a single year was 375, in 1996. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1994.
Across the country, Emily reached its best rank of #1 in California (1999). See Emily in every state →
How popular is Emily in Iowa?
Emily was the 97th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 31 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 11,019 babies Emily.
How many babies are named Emily in Iowa?
In 2025, 31 babies were named Emily in Iowa. The most babies named Emily in Iowa in a single year was 375, in 1996.
What is the rank of Emily in Iowa?
Emily ranked 97th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1994.
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.