Discover the most popular baby boy names in Iowa for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, these names are capturing hearts across the state.
The top spot is held by Oliver, with 195 babies given this name. Following closely are Henry and Theodore, showing a rise in popularity. Names like Noah and Jack have also seen significant increases, while Liam has slightly dropped but remains a favorite. Newcomers making notable jumps include Elias and Beckham, reflecting evolving trends among Iowan parents.
Whether you're looking for inspiration or just curious about naming trends, this list provides a comprehensive look at what’s popular right now in Iowa for baby boys. Dive into the full rankings to see which names are on the rise and which ones have stood the test of time!
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Oliver | 195 |
| 2 | 2 | Henry | 174 |
| 3 | - | Theodore | 158 |
| 4 | -2 | Liam | 146 |
| 5 | 10 | Noah | 138 |
| 6 | 2 | Jack | 137 |
| 7 | -1 | Hudson | 118 |
| 8 | -3 | William | 111 |
| 9 | -2 | James | 107 |
| 10 | - | Owen | 105 |
| 11 | 5 | Maverick | 100 |
| 12 | -1 | Brooks | 97 |
| 13 | -4 | Leo | 96 |
| 13 | 6 | Cooper | 96 |
| 15 | 10 | Waylon | 90 |
| 16 | -3 | Wyatt | 89 |
| 17 | 3 | Benjamin | 88 |
| 18 | -6 | Asher | 85 |
| 19 | 5 | Lucas | 83 |
| 20 | -2 | Jackson | 82 |
| 20 | -3 | Bennett | 82 |
| 22 | -8 | Elijah | 81 |
| 23 | -1 | Miles | 80 |
| 23 | - | Lincoln | 80 |
| 25 | 4 | Ezra | 79 |
| 26 | 38 | Michael | 78 |
| 26 | 13 | Mateo | 78 |
| 26 | 7 | Grayson | 78 |
| 29 | -2 | Levi | 75 |
| 30 | 4 | Samuel | 72 |
| 30 | 1 | Emmett | 72 |
| 32 | -4 | Weston | 71 |
| 33 | 55 | Elias | 70 |
| 33 | 1 | Beau | 70 |
| 35 | 13 | Nolan | 67 |
| 36 | -16 | Carter | 66 |
| 37 | 9 | Wesley | 65 |
| 38 | 21 | Gabriel | 64 |
| 38 | -8 | Everett | 64 |
| 40 | 11 | Thomas | 60 |
| 40 | 31 | Theo | 60 |
| 40 | 40 | Silas | 60 |
| 40 | 1 | Luke | 60 |
| 44 | 9 | Eli | 59 |
| 45 | 11 | Sebastian | 58 |
| 45 | -9 | Isaac | 58 |
| 45 | 28 | Ethan | 58 |
| 48 | 16 | Joseph | 57 |
| 49 | -24 | Walker | 56 |
| 49 | -3 | Ryker | 56 |
| 49 | 10 | Rowan | 56 |
| 52 | -8 | Myles | 54 |
| 52 | -13 | Easton | 54 |
| 54 | -17 | Tate | 52 |
| 54 | -2 | Jameson | 52 |
| 54 | 31 | Harrison | 52 |
| 54 | - | David | 52 |
| 54 | -13 | Daniel | 52 |
| 54 | 36 | Archer | 52 |
| 60 | -12 | Beckett | 51 |
| 61 | 12 | John | 50 |
| 61 | -30 | Calvin | 50 |
| 63 | 35 | Luka | 49 |
| 63 | 10 | Luca | 49 |
| 63 | -19 | Logan | 49 |
| 66 | -10 | Parker | 48 |
| 66 | -25 | Mason | 48 |
| 66 | 11 | Isaiah | 48 |
| 69 | 36 | Jayden | 47 |
| 70 | -8 | Sawyer | 46 |
| 70 | -6 | Hayden | 46 |
| 72 | 62 | Beckham | 45 |
| 72 | -10 | Aiden | 45 |
| 74 | 45 | Elliott | 44 |
| 74 | -24 | Charles | 44 |
| 74 | 50 | Anthony | 44 |
| 77 | 51 | Jett | 43 |
| 77 | -13 | Graham | 43 |
| 77 | 8 | Dylan | 43 |
| 77 | 33 | Axel | 43 |
| 77 | -21 | Alexander | 43 |
| 82 | -45 | Rhett | 42 |
| 82 | 37 | Julian | 42 |
| 82 | 14 | Dawson | 42 |
| 85 | -21 | Cameron | 40 |
| 85 | 13 | Caleb | 40 |
| 87 | -28 | Barrett | 39 |
| 87 | 17 | Andrew | 39 |
| 89 | -1 | Roman | 38 |
| 90 | 61 | Santiago | 37 |
| 90 | -10 | Jacob | 37 |
| 92 | -9 | Landon | 36 |
| 92 | -28 | Hayes | 36 |
| 92 | 18 | Dean | 36 |
| 92 | 66 | Colton | 36 |
| 92 | 99 | Cohen | 36 |
| 92 | 18 | Adrian | 36 |
| 98 | 60 | Stetson | 35 |
| 98 | -15 | Micah | 35 |
| 98 | - | Lane | 35 |