Boys name · Iowa
Brian in Iowa
As of 2025, Brian was the #505 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 6 births that year. Its total reaches 18,712 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1938.
Popularity over time
Brian in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 8 | #236 |
| 1950 | 96 | #55 |
| 1963 | 592 | #11 |
| 1975 | 537 | #6 |
| 1988 | 190 | #26 |
| 2000 | 42 | #106 |
| 2013 | 9 | #360 |
| 2025 | 6 | #505 |
Rank swung between #4 (1972) and #570 (2023) in Iowa, from #236 in 1938 to #505 in 2025.
No year in Iowa had more Brian births than 1972, when 659 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in Iowa was #4, in 1972.
Its highest rank in any state was #2, in Pennsylvania in 1973. See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in Iowa?
As of 2025, Brian was the #505 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 6 births that year. Its total reaches 18,712 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1938.
How many babies are named Brian in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 6 births of babies named Brian in 2025.
What is the rank of Brian in Iowa?
Brian's 2025 rank among boys names in Iowa was #505.
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.