Illinois Name Popularity and Statistics
Illinois is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Illinois?
Illinois is spelled I-L-L-I-N-O-I-S. The name has 8 letters.
Illinois Popularity in 1923
Rank#4,239
Recorded Births5
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Illinois Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1918 through 1923. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Boys | 5 | #4,239 |
| 1920 | Girls | 6 | #4,398 |
| 1918 | Girls | 5 | #4,809 |
When Was Illinois Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #4,398
1923 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #4,239
1918 · Girls
5 recorded births
National rank #4,809