Boys name · Iowa
Richard in Iowa
In SSA data for Iowa, 43,973 babies are named Richard across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #305 most popular boys name, with 13 born.
Popularity over time
Richard in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 29 | #22 |
| 1926 | 745 | #5 |
| 1943 | 868 | #4 |
| 1959 | 617 | #11 |
| 1976 | 135 | #38 |
| 1992 | 53 | #86 |
| 2009 | 13 | #285 |
| 2025 | 13 | #305 |
Richard had its most births in Iowa in 1947, when 1,164 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in Iowa came in 1933, at #2.
Richard started at #22 in 1910 and finished at #305 in 2025 on the boys list in Iowa, with a high of #2 in 1933 and a low of #407 in 2017.
Maine gave Richard its highest national rank, #1, in 1939. See Richard in every state →
How popular is Richard in Iowa?
In SSA data for Iowa, 43,973 babies are named Richard across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #305 most popular boys name, with 13 born.
How many babies are named Richard in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 13 births of babies named Richard in 2025.
What is the rank of Richard in Iowa?
Richard ranked #305 among boys names in Iowa in 2025.
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.