Boys name · Iowa
Benjamin in Iowa
As of 2025, Benjamin was the #27 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 75 births that year. Its total reaches 11,464 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 9 | #72 |
| 1927 | 7 | #260 |
| 1944 | 15 | #177 |
| 1961 | 20 | #186 |
| 1977 | 316 | #20 |
| 1993 | 233 | #18 |
| 2009 | 141 | #15 |
| 2025 | 75 | #27 |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa ran from #6 in 2005 to #287 in 1945, starting at #72 in 1911 and ending at #27 in 2025.
Benjamin had its most births in Iowa in 1982, when 356 babies were given the name. In 2005 it reached #6, its highest boys-name rank in Iowa.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its highest rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Iowa?
As of 2025, Benjamin was the #27 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 75 births that year. Its total reaches 11,464 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 75 births of babies named Benjamin in 2025.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Iowa?
Benjamin's 2025 rank among boys names in Iowa was #27.
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.