Boys name · Iowa
Brian in Iowa
Brian was the 505th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 6 babies named Brian that year. Since 1938, Iowa families have named 18,712 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 8 | 236th |
| 1950 | 96 | 55th |
| 1963 | 592 | 11th |
| 1975 | 537 | 6th |
| 1988 | 190 | 26th |
| 2000 | 42 | 106th |
| 2013 | 9 | 360th |
| 2025 | 6 | 505th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 236th in 1938 to 505th in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in Iowa in a single year was 659, in 1972. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1972.
Across the country, Brian reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1973). See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in Iowa?
Brian was the 505th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 6 babies named Brian that year. Since 1938, Iowa families have named 18,712 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in Iowa?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Brian in Iowa. The most babies named Brian in Iowa in a single year was 659, in 1972.
What is the rank of Brian in Iowa?
Brian ranked 505th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1972.
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.