Boys name · Iowa
Nathan in Iowa
Nathan was the 123rd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 33 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1914, Iowa families have named 9,612 babies Nathan.
Popularity over time
Nathan in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 284th |
| 1933 | 6 | 288th |
| 1954 | 7 | 294th |
| 1968 | 30 | 118th |
| 1983 | 312 | 18th |
| 1997 | 183 | 19th |
| 2011 | 72 | 54th |
| 2025 | 33 | 123rd |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 284th in 1914 to 123rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nathan in Iowa in a single year was 359, in 1979. Its best showing was 14th among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Nathan reached its best rank of 7th in Utah (1995). See Nathan in every state →
How popular is Nathan in Iowa?
Nathan was the 123rd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 33 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1914, Iowa families have named 9,612 babies Nathan.
How many babies are named Nathan in Iowa?
In 2025, 33 babies were named Nathan in Iowa. The most babies named Nathan in Iowa in a single year was 359, in 1979.
What is the rank of Nathan in Iowa?
Nathan ranked 123rd among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 14th among boys names in 1999.
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.