Girls name · Iowa
Samantha in Iowa
Samantha was the 320th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 11 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1965, Iowa families have named 6,328 babies Samantha.
Popularity over time
Samantha in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 11 | 299th |
| 1974 | 11 | 264th |
| 1982 | 71 | 61st |
| 1991 | 314 | 6th |
| 1999 | 188 | 7th |
| 2008 | 84 | 27th |
| 2016 | 31 | 106th |
| 2025 | 11 | 320th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 299th in 1965 to 320th in 2025.
The most babies named Samantha in Iowa in a single year was 348, in 1990. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1989.
Across the country, Samantha reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1997). See Samantha in every state →
How popular is Samantha in Iowa?
Samantha was the 320th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 11 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1965, Iowa families have named 6,328 babies Samantha.
How many babies are named Samantha in Iowa?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Samantha in Iowa. The most babies named Samantha in Iowa in a single year was 348, in 1990.
What is the rank of Samantha in Iowa?
Samantha ranked 320th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1989.
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.
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