Girls name · Iowa
Emily in Iowa
In 2025, 31 babies born in Iowa were named Emily, making it the #97 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 11,019.
Popularity over time
Emily in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | #211 |
| 1926 | 8 | #291 |
| 1943 | 8 | #256 |
| 1961 | 9 | #347 |
| 1977 | 166 | #26 |
| 1993 | 317 | #4 |
| 2009 | 128 | #12 |
| 2025 | 31 | #97 |
Iowa had the most Emily births in 1996, with 375. Emily's highest rank in Iowa was #1, set in 1994.
Rank swung between #1 (1994) and #349 (1940) in Iowa, from #211 in 1910 to #97 in 2025.
Nationally, Emily's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 1999. See Emily in every state →
How popular is Emily in Iowa?
In 2025, 31 babies born in Iowa were named Emily, making it the #97 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 11,019.
How many babies are named Emily in Iowa?
In 2025, 31 babies born in Iowa were named Emily.
What is the rank of Emily in Iowa?
Emily's 2025 rank among girls names in Iowa was #97.
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.