Boys name · Iowa
Robert in Iowa
Robert was the 118th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 34 babies named Robert that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 71,225 babies Robert.
Popularity over time
Robert in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 80 | 4th |
| 1926 | 1,575 | 1st |
| 1943 | 1,156 | 1st |
| 1959 | 753 | 8th |
| 1976 | 329 | 16th |
| 1992 | 140 | 34th |
| 2009 | 40 | 115th |
| 2025 | 34 | 118th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 4th in 1910 to 118th in 2025.
The most babies named Robert in Iowa in a single year was 1,667, in 1924. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1916.
Across the country, Robert reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1931). See Robert in every state →
How popular is Robert in Iowa?
Robert was the 118th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 34 babies named Robert that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 71,225 babies Robert.
How many babies are named Robert in Iowa?
In 2025, 34 babies were named Robert in Iowa. The most babies named Robert in Iowa in a single year was 1,667, in 1924.
What is the rank of Robert in Iowa?
Robert ranked 118th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1916.
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.