Girls name · Iowa
Margaret in Iowa
Margaret was the 65th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 41 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 18,111 babies Margaret.
Popularity over time
Margaret in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 128 | 6th |
| 1926 | 423 | 6th |
| 1943 | 188 | 26th |
| 1959 | 99 | 69th |
| 1976 | 24 | 146th |
| 1992 | 27 | 127th |
| 2009 | 19 | 183rd |
| 2025 | 41 | 65th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 6th in 1910 to 65th in 2025.
The most babies named Margaret in Iowa in a single year was 671, in 1920. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1913.
Across the country, Margaret reached its best rank of #1 in North Dakota (1914). See Margaret in every state →
How popular is Margaret in Iowa?
Margaret was the 65th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 41 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 18,111 babies Margaret.
How many babies are named Margaret in Iowa?
In 2025, 41 babies were named Margaret in Iowa. The most babies named Margaret in Iowa in a single year was 671, in 1920.
What is the rank of Margaret in Iowa?
Margaret ranked 65th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1913.
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.
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