Girls name · Iowa
Rachel in Iowa
As of 2025, Rachel was the #318 most common girls name in Iowa, drawn from 11 births that year. Its total reaches 7,315 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Rachel in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | #123 |
| 1926 | 15 | #205 |
| 1943 | 16 | #180 |
| 1959 | 15 | #276 |
| 1976 | 133 | #29 |
| 1992 | 217 | #12 |
| 2009 | 25 | #131 |
| 2025 | 11 | #318 |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa ran from #8 in 1993 to #487 in 2021, starting at #123 in 1910 and ending at #318 in 2025.
Rachel had its most births in Iowa in 1984, when 241 babies were given the name. In 1993 it reached #8, its highest girls-name rank in Iowa.
Across the country, Rachel reached its highest rank of #3 in Maryland (1996). See Rachel in every state →
How popular is Rachel in Iowa?
As of 2025, Rachel was the #318 most common girls name in Iowa, drawn from 11 births that year. Its total reaches 7,315 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Rachel in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 11 births of babies named Rachel in 2025.
What is the rank of Rachel in Iowa?
Rachel's 2025 rank among girls names in Iowa was #318.
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.