Boys name · Iowa
Michael in Iowa
In 2025, 63 babies born in Iowa were named Michael, making it the #43 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 54,423.
Popularity over time
Michael in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | #82 |
| 1927 | 22 | #145 |
| 1944 | 516 | #12 |
| 1960 | 1,194 | #2 |
| 1976 | 778 | #2 |
| 1992 | 458 | #3 |
| 2009 | 113 | #26 |
| 2025 | 63 | #43 |
The most Michael births in Iowa in a single year was 1,516, in 1951. Michael's highest rank in Iowa was #1, set in 1951.
Michael started at #82 in 1910 and finished at #43 in 2025 on the boys list in Iowa, with a high of #1 in 1951 and a low of #235 in 1914.
Nationally, Michael's strongest state was New York, where it hit #1 in 1956. See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Iowa?
In 2025, 63 babies born in Iowa were named Michael, making it the #43 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 54,423.
How many babies are named Michael in Iowa?
63 Michael babies were born in Iowa in 2025.
What is the rank of Michael in Iowa?
In 2025, Michael sat at #43 on the boys list for Iowa.
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.