Boys name · Iowa
Oliver in Iowa
Oliver was the most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 198 babies named Oliver that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 3,371 babies Oliver.
Popularity over time
Oliver in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 120th |
| 1920 | 21 | 155th |
| 1929 | 15 | 176th |
| 1943 | 6 | 289th |
| 1997 | 8 | 299th |
| 2007 | 33 | 137th |
| 2016 | 201 | 1st |
| 2025 | 198 | 1st |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 120th in 1911 to 1st in 2025.
The most babies named Oliver in Iowa in a single year was 234, in 2019. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Oliver reached its best rank of #1 in Ohio (2021). See Oliver in every state →
How popular is Oliver in Iowa?
Oliver was the most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 198 babies named Oliver that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 3,371 babies Oliver.
How many babies are named Oliver in Iowa?
In 2025, 198 babies were named Oliver in Iowa. The most babies named Oliver in Iowa in a single year was 234, in 2019.
What is the rank of Oliver in Iowa?
Oliver ranked 1st among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys 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.