Girls name · Iowa
Emma in Iowa
In SSA data for Iowa, 7,970 babies are named Emma across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #3 most popular girls name, with 116 born.
Popularity over time
Emma in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 35 | #48 |
| 1923 | 59 | #94 |
| 1936 | 10 | #225 |
| 1953 | 5 | #435 |
| 1986 | 13 | #212 |
| 1999 | 207 | #6 |
| 2012 | 246 | #1 |
| 2025 | 116 | #3 |
The most Emma births in Iowa in a single year was 384, in 2003. Emma's highest rank in Iowa was #1, set in 2002.
Its rank among girls names in Iowa ran from #1 in 2002 to #473 in 1959, starting at #48 in 1910 and ending at #3 in 2025.
Nationally, Emma's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 2017. See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in Iowa?
In SSA data for Iowa, 7,970 babies are named Emma across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #3 most popular girls name, with 116 born.
How many babies are named Emma in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 116 births of babies named Emma in 2025.
What is the rank of Emma in Iowa?
Emma ranked #3 among girls 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.