Boys name · Iowa
Dean in Iowa
Dean was the 110th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 35 babies named Dean that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 7,385 babies Dean.
Popularity over time
Dean in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 112th |
| 1927 | 125 | 33rd |
| 1942 | 110 | 39th |
| 1958 | 146 | 48th |
| 1973 | 27 | 111th |
| 1989 | 7 | 261st |
| 2009 | 10 | 336th |
| 2025 | 35 | 110th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 112th in 1911 to 110th in 2025.
The most babies named Dean in Iowa in a single year was 158, in 1952. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 1928.
Across the country, Dean reached its best rank of 12th in Utah (1927). See Dean in every state →
How popular is Dean in Iowa?
Dean was the 110th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 35 babies named Dean that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 7,385 babies Dean.
How many babies are named Dean in Iowa?
In 2025, 35 babies were named Dean in Iowa. The most babies named Dean in Iowa in a single year was 158, in 1952.
What is the rank of Dean in Iowa?
Dean ranked 110th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 1928.
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.