Girls name · Iowa
Rachel in Iowa
Rachel was the 318th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 11 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 7,315 babies Rachel.
Popularity over time
Rachel in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 123rd |
| 1926 | 15 | 205th |
| 1943 | 16 | 180th |
| 1959 | 15 | 276th |
| 1976 | 133 | 29th |
| 1992 | 217 | 12th |
| 2009 | 25 | 131st |
| 2025 | 11 | 318th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 123rd in 1910 to 318th in 2025.
The most babies named Rachel in Iowa in a single year was 241, in 1984. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1993.
Across the country, Rachel reached its best rank of 3rd in Maryland (1996). See Rachel in every state →
How popular is Rachel in Iowa?
Rachel was the 318th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 11 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 7,315 babies Rachel.
How many babies are named Rachel in Iowa?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Rachel in Iowa. The most babies named Rachel in Iowa in a single year was 241, in 1984.
What is the rank of Rachel in Iowa?
Rachel ranked 318th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1993.
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.