Girls name · Iowa
Lydia in Iowa
Lydia was the 28th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 63 babies named Lydia that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 2,264 babies Lydia.
Popularity over time
Lydia in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 131st |
| 1922 | 12 | 249th |
| 1952 | 5 | 453rd |
| 1971 | 5 | 464th |
| 1988 | 16 | 189th |
| 2000 | 38 | 92nd |
| 2013 | 70 | 34th |
| 2025 | 63 | 28th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 131st in 1910 to 28th in 2025.
The most babies named Lydia in Iowa in a single year was 87, in 2014. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 2014.
Across the country, Lydia reached its best rank of 13th in Maine (2016). See Lydia in every state →
How popular is Lydia in Iowa?
Lydia was the 28th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 63 babies named Lydia that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 2,264 babies Lydia.
How many babies are named Lydia in Iowa?
In 2025, 63 babies were named Lydia in Iowa. The most babies named Lydia in Iowa in a single year was 87, in 2014.
What is the rank of Lydia in Iowa?
Lydia ranked 28th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 2014.
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.