Iowa’s 2024 baby name favorites are in: Charlotte leads the girls and Oliver tops the boys—discover the state’s most popular picks.
Girls at a glance: Charlotte (140) holds No. 1, with Amelia (133) climbing to No. 2. Evelyn (121) and Harper (121) share No. 3, while Olivia (119) slips to No. 4. Rising standouts include Eleanor (110) up two, Nora (99) up four, Hazel (95) up one, and Ellie (94) jumping eight places.
Boys leaders stay strong: Oliver (192) and Henry (187) take the top two, with Liam (164) up to No. 3. Elijah (131) surges 13 spots, Cooper (115) climbs five, and there’s a tie at No. 9 with Hudson (113) down two and Owen (113) up one.
Each name shows rank, year-over-year change, and the number of Iowa babies given the name in 2024—use these charts to compare favorites or choose a name that fits in or stands out.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Oliver | 192 |
| 2 | - | Henry | 187 |
| 3 | 1 | Liam | 164 |
| 4 | -1 | Theodore | 140 |
| 5 | - | Noah | 136 |
| 6 | 13 | Elijah | 131 |
| 7 | -1 | Jack | 122 |
| 8 | 5 | Cooper | 115 |
| 9 | -2 | Hudson | 113 |
| 9 | 1 | Owen | 113 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Charlotte | 140 |
| 2 | 1 | Amelia | 133 |
| 3 | 1 | Evelyn | 121 |
| 3 | 1 | Harper | 121 |
| 4 | -2 | Olivia | 119 |
| 5 | 2 | Eleanor | 110 |
| 6 | -1 | Emma | 104 |
| 7 | 4 | Nora | 99 |
| 8 | 1 | Hazel | 95 |
| 9 | 8 | Ellie | 94 |