Boys name · Iowa
Samuel in Iowa
Samuel was the 34th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 70 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1912, Iowa families have named 7,388 babies Samuel.
Popularity over time
Samuel in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 11 | 136th |
| 1928 | 15 | 186th |
| 1944 | 19 | 159th |
| 1960 | 18 | 205th |
| 1977 | 50 | 78th |
| 1993 | 154 | 26th |
| 2009 | 118 | 22nd |
| 2025 | 70 | 34th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 136th in 1912 to 34th in 2025.
The most babies named Samuel in Iowa in a single year was 211, in 1999. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2004.
Across the country, Samuel reached its best rank of #1 in Idaho (2010). See Samuel in every state →
How popular is Samuel in Iowa?
Samuel was the 34th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 70 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1912, Iowa families have named 7,388 babies Samuel.
How many babies are named Samuel in Iowa?
In 2025, 70 babies were named Samuel in Iowa. The most babies named Samuel in Iowa in a single year was 211, in 1999.
What is the rank of Samuel in Iowa?
Samuel ranked 34th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2004.
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.