Girls name · Iowa
Leona in Iowa
Leona was the 291st most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 12 babies named Leona that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 2,639 babies Leona.
Popularity over time
Leona in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 49 | 30th |
| 1919 | 121 | 42nd |
| 1928 | 52 | 87th |
| 1937 | 30 | 116th |
| 1947 | 8 | 326th |
| 1957 | 9 | 348th |
| 2016 | 6 | 560th |
| 2025 | 12 | 291st |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 30th in 1910 to 291st in 2025.
The most babies named Leona in Iowa in a single year was 148, in 1915. Its best showing was 26th among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Leona reached its best rank of 20th in Wisconsin (1910). See Leona in every state →
How popular is Leona in Iowa?
Leona was the 291st most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 12 babies named Leona that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 2,639 babies Leona.
How many babies are named Leona in Iowa?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Leona in Iowa. The most babies named Leona in Iowa in a single year was 148, in 1915.
What is the rank of Leona in Iowa?
Leona ranked 291st among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 26th among girls names in 1911.
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.