Girls name · Iowa
Laura in Iowa
Laura was the 342nd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 10,349 babies Laura.
Popularity over time
Laura in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 34 | 50th |
| 1926 | 44 | 103rd |
| 1942 | 25 | 131st |
| 1958 | 186 | 39th |
| 1975 | 148 | 22nd |
| 1991 | 106 | 35th |
| 2007 | 24 | 151st |
| 2025 | 10 | 342nd |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 50th in 1910 to 342nd in 2025.
The most babies named Laura in Iowa in a single year was 310, in 1963. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 1963.
Across the country, Laura reached its best rank of 4th in Alaska (1968). See Laura in every state →
How popular is Laura in Iowa?
Laura was the 342nd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 10,349 babies Laura.
How many babies are named Laura in Iowa?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Laura in Iowa. The most babies named Laura in Iowa in a single year was 310, in 1963.
What is the rank of Laura in Iowa?
Laura ranked 342nd among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 1963.
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.