Girls name · Iowa
Nora in Iowa
Nora was the 12th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 88 babies named Nora that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 2,186 babies Nora.
Popularity over time
Nora in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 224th |
| 1921 | 9 | 291st |
| 1934 | 6 | 316th |
| 1950 | 11 | 273rd |
| 1964 | 5 | 467th |
| 2001 | 6 | 454th |
| 2014 | 96 | 17th |
| 2025 | 88 | 12th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 224th in 1910 to 12th in 2025.
The most babies named Nora in Iowa in a single year was 124, in 2017. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 2016.
Across the country, Nora reached its best rank of 3rd in North Dakota (2022). See Nora in every state →
How popular is Nora in Iowa?
Nora was the 12th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 88 babies named Nora that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 2,186 babies Nora.
How many babies are named Nora in Iowa?
In 2025, 88 babies were named Nora in Iowa. The most babies named Nora in Iowa in a single year was 124, in 2017.
What is the rank of Nora in Iowa?
Nora ranked 12th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 2016.
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.