Girls name · Iowa
Evelyn in Iowa
Evelyn was the 2nd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 117 babies named Evelyn that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 9,883 babies Evelyn.
Popularity over time
Evelyn in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 80 | 13th |
| 1923 | 281 | 12th |
| 1935 | 112 | 38th |
| 1948 | 35 | 131st |
| 1961 | 15 | 264th |
| 2000 | 11 | 275th |
| 2012 | 89 | 24th |
| 2025 | 117 | 2nd |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 13th in 1910 to 2nd in 2025.
The most babies named Evelyn in Iowa in a single year was 397, in 1921. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2018.
Across the country, Evelyn reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (2018). See Evelyn in every state →
How popular is Evelyn in Iowa?
Evelyn was the 2nd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 117 babies named Evelyn that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 9,883 babies Evelyn.
How many babies are named Evelyn in Iowa?
In 2025, 117 babies were named Evelyn in Iowa. The most babies named Evelyn in Iowa in a single year was 397, in 1921.
What is the rank of Evelyn in Iowa?
Evelyn ranked 2nd among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2018.
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.