Boys name · Iowa
Paul in Iowa
As of 2025, Paul was the #344 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 11 births that year. Its total reaches 21,118 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Paul in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 46 | #9 |
| 1926 | 310 | #11 |
| 1943 | 285 | #18 |
| 1959 | 315 | #26 |
| 1976 | 120 | #40 |
| 1992 | 40 | #101 |
| 2009 | 10 | #347 |
| 2025 | 11 | #344 |
Rank swung between #9 (1910) and #355 (2020) in Iowa, from #9 in 1910 to #344 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Iowa was 1953, with 414 Paul births. Its highest rank among boys names in Iowa was #9, in 1910.
Its highest rank in any state was #3, in Alaska in 1910. See Paul in every state →
How popular is Paul in Iowa?
As of 2025, Paul was the #344 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 11 births that year. Its total reaches 21,118 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Paul in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 11 births of babies named Paul in 2025.
What is the rank of Paul in Iowa?
Paul's 2025 rank among boys names in Iowa was #344.
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.