Boys name · Iowa
Michael in Iowa
Michael was the 43rd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 63 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 54,423 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 82nd |
| 1927 | 22 | 145th |
| 1944 | 516 | 12th |
| 1960 | 1,194 | 2nd |
| 1976 | 778 | 2nd |
| 1992 | 458 | 3rd |
| 2009 | 113 | 26th |
| 2025 | 63 | 43rd |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 82nd in 1910 to 43rd in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in Iowa in a single year was 1,516, in 1951. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1951.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in Iowa?
Michael was the 43rd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 63 babies named Michael that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 54,423 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in Iowa?
In 2025, 63 babies were named Michael in Iowa. The most babies named Michael in Iowa in a single year was 1,516, in 1951.
What is the rank of Michael in Iowa?
Michael ranked 43rd among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1951.
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.