Girls name · Iowa
Mary in Iowa
Mary was the 213th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 16 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 61,965 babies Mary.
Popularity over time
Mary in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 239 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 1,051 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 1,243 | 1st |
| 1959 | 834 | 1st |
| 1976 | 116 | 31st |
| 1992 | 64 | 59th |
| 2009 | 27 | 121st |
| 2025 | 16 | 213th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 2nd in 1910 to 213th in 2025.
The most babies named Mary in Iowa in a single year was 1,397, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Mary reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (1910). See Mary in every state →
How popular is Mary in Iowa?
Mary was the 213th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 16 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 61,965 babies Mary.
How many babies are named Mary in Iowa?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Mary in Iowa. The most babies named Mary in Iowa in a single year was 1,397, in 1947.
What is the rank of Mary in Iowa?
Mary ranked 213th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1912.
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.