Boys name · Iowa
Alan in Iowa
Alan was the 310th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 12 babies named Alan that year. Since 1916, Iowa families have named 6,249 babies Alan.
Popularity over time
Alan in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 10 | 219th |
| 1932 | 21 | 156th |
| 1948 | 197 | 31st |
| 1963 | 160 | 44th |
| 1979 | 32 | 109th |
| 1994 | 16 | 163rd |
| 2010 | 10 | 322nd |
| 2025 | 12 | 310th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 219th in 1916 to 310th in 2025.
The most babies named Alan in Iowa in a single year was 222, in 1956. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 1948.
Across the country, Alan reached its best rank of 14th in Hawaii (1946). See Alan in every state →
How popular is Alan in Iowa?
Alan was the 310th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 12 babies named Alan that year. Since 1916, Iowa families have named 6,249 babies Alan.
How many babies are named Alan in Iowa?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Alan in Iowa. The most babies named Alan in Iowa in a single year was 222, in 1956.
What is the rank of Alan in Iowa?
Alan ranked 310th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 31st among boys names in 1948.
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.