Boys name · Iowa
Ryan in Iowa
Ryan was the 155th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 28 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1952, Iowa families have named 14,447 babies Ryan.
Popularity over time
Ryan in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 | 347th |
| 1966 | 38 | 110th |
| 1976 | 524 | 5th |
| 1986 | 454 | 5th |
| 1995 | 238 | 12th |
| 2005 | 168 | 10th |
| 2015 | 61 | 66th |
| 2025 | 28 | 155th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 347th in 1952 to 155th in 2025.
The most babies named Ryan in Iowa in a single year was 636, in 1978. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1977.
Across the country, Ryan reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2008). See Ryan in every state →
How popular is Ryan in Iowa?
Ryan was the 155th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 28 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1952, Iowa families have named 14,447 babies Ryan.
How many babies are named Ryan in Iowa?
In 2025, 28 babies were named Ryan in Iowa. The most babies named Ryan in Iowa in a single year was 636, in 1978.
What is the rank of Ryan in Iowa?
Ryan ranked 155th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1977.
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.