Boys name · Iowa
Samuel in Iowa
The SSA records 7,388 Samuel births in Iowa, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #34 most popular boys name, from 70 births that year.
Popularity over time
Samuel in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 11 | #136 |
| 1928 | 15 | #186 |
| 1944 | 19 | #159 |
| 1960 | 18 | #205 |
| 1977 | 50 | #78 |
| 1993 | 154 | #26 |
| 2009 | 118 | #22 |
| 2025 | 70 | #34 |
Its busiest year in Iowa was 1999, with 211 Samuel births. Samuel's highest rank in Iowa was #5, set in 2004.
Samuel started at #136 in 1912 and finished at #34 in 2025 on the boys list in Iowa, with a high of #5 in 2004 and a low of #234 in 1964.
Nationally, Samuel's strongest state was Idaho, where it hit #1 in 2010. See Samuel in every state →
How popular is Samuel in Iowa?
The SSA records 7,388 Samuel births in Iowa, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #34 most popular boys name, from 70 births that year.
How many babies are named Samuel in Iowa?
70 Samuel babies were born in Iowa in 2025.
What is the rank of Samuel in Iowa?
In 2025, Samuel sat at #34 on the boys list for Iowa.
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.