Boys name · Iowa
Daniel in Iowa
Daniel was the 52nd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 58 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 24,138 babies Daniel.
Popularity over time
Daniel in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 8 | 77th |
| 1927 | 45 | 92nd |
| 1944 | 135 | 30th |
| 1960 | 550 | 14th |
| 1976 | 351 | 13th |
| 1992 | 238 | 17th |
| 2009 | 91 | 44th |
| 2025 | 58 | 52nd |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 77th in 1911 to 52nd in 2025.
The most babies named Daniel in Iowa in a single year was 572, in 1958. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1984.
Across the country, Daniel reached its best rank of #1 in California (1994). See Daniel in every state →
How popular is Daniel in Iowa?
Daniel was the 52nd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 58 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 24,138 babies Daniel.
How many babies are named Daniel in Iowa?
In 2025, 58 babies were named Daniel in Iowa. The most babies named Daniel in Iowa in a single year was 572, in 1958.
What is the rank of Daniel in Iowa?
Daniel ranked 52nd among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1984.
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.