Girls name · Iowa
Sarah in Iowa
Sarah was the 151st most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 22 babies named Sarah that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 13,047 babies Sarah.
Popularity over time
Sarah in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14 | 105th |
| 1926 | 25 | 146th |
| 1943 | 36 | 103rd |
| 1959 | 54 | 127th |
| 1976 | 377 | 5th |
| 1992 | 253 | 8th |
| 2009 | 44 | 69th |
| 2025 | 22 | 151st |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 105th in 1910 to 151st in 2025.
The most babies named Sarah in Iowa in a single year was 550, in 1981. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Sarah reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1993). See Sarah in every state →
How popular is Sarah in Iowa?
Sarah was the 151st most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 22 babies named Sarah that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 13,047 babies Sarah.
How many babies are named Sarah in Iowa?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Sarah in Iowa. The most babies named Sarah in Iowa in a single year was 550, in 1981.
What is the rank of Sarah in Iowa?
Sarah ranked 151st among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1977.
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.