Boys name · Iowa
Joseph in Iowa
Joseph was the 54th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 57 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 23,215 babies Joseph.
Popularity over time
Joseph in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 44 | 10th |
| 1926 | 194 | 21st |
| 1943 | 146 | 27th |
| 1959 | 288 | 28th |
| 1976 | 271 | 21st |
| 1992 | 229 | 19th |
| 2009 | 117 | 23rd |
| 2025 | 57 | 54th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 10th in 1910 to 54th in 2025.
The most babies named Joseph in Iowa in a single year was 434, in 1980. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Joseph reached its best rank of 2nd in New York (1910). See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in Iowa?
Joseph was the 54th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 57 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 23,215 babies Joseph.
How many babies are named Joseph in Iowa?
In 2025, 57 babies were named Joseph in Iowa. The most babies named Joseph in Iowa in a single year was 434, in 1980.
What is the rank of Joseph in Iowa?
Joseph ranked 54th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1999.
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.