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Iola

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Iola was most popular in 1918, when 368 American babies were given the name — ranking #621 that year. In 2025 it ranked #20,040, with 7 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 9,659 people named Iola.

Most popular in1918
Rank that year#621
Births that year368
Total since 18809,659

Iola over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Iola’s peak in 1918. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org