Most popular baby names for boys in Illinois
Written by:
December 14, 2020
yifanjrb // Shutterstock
Most popular baby names for boys in Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies in 2019, with ties broken by highest ranking since 2000.
Liam has been the most popular boy name in the United States for the last 3 years, while Noah, Oliver, William, and Elijah round out the top five.
You may also like: Most popular baby names in America
1 / 50
Anna Grigorjeva // Shutterstock
#50. Jaxon
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 230
- Change since 2015: -5.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #47 in 2016
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies: 7,221
- Number of babies in 2019: 230
- Change since 2015: -5.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #47 in 2016
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies: 7,221
2 / 50
Vasilyev Alexandr // Shutterstock
#49. Dominic
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 233
- Change since 2015: -18.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #46 in 2015
National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies: 4,410
- Number of babies in 2019: 233
- Change since 2015: -18.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #46 in 2015
National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies: 4,410
3 / 50
Canva
#48. Adrian
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 233
- Change since 2015: -17.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #39 in 2009
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies: 5,755
- Number of babies in 2019: 233
- Change since 2015: -17.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #39 in 2009
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies: 5,755
4 / 50
Gorynvd // Shutterstock
#47. Josiah
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 240
- Change since 2015: +0.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #47 in 2019
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies: 6,767
- Number of babies in 2019: 240
- Change since 2015: +0.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #47 in 2019
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies: 6,767
5 / 50
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
#46. Santiago
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 242
- Change since 2015: +79.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #46 in 2019
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies: 5,027
- Number of babies in 2019: 242
- Change since 2015: +79.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #46 in 2019
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies: 5,027
6 / 50
Canva
#45. Thomas
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 243
- Change since 2015: -18.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2000
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies: 6,612
- Number of babies in 2019: 243
- Change since 2015: -18.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2000
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies: 6,612
7 / 50
Vasiuk Iryna // Shutterstock
#44. Gabriel
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 247
- Change since 2015: -34.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2011
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies: 7,678
- Number of babies in 2019: 247
- Change since 2015: -34.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2011
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies: 7,678
8 / 50
Unsplash
#43. Christopher
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 247
- Change since 2015: -29.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2007
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 6,960
- Number of babies in 2019: 247
- Change since 2015: -29.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2007
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 6,960
9 / 50
Tomsickova Tatyana // Shutterstock
#42. Leonardo
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 250
- Change since 2015: +1.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #40 in 2018
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies: 4,408
- Number of babies in 2019: 250
- Change since 2015: +1.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #40 in 2018
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies: 4,408
10 / 50
Vasiuk Iryna // Shutterstock
#41. Dylan
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 259
- Change since 2015: -35.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2004
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 7,514
- Number of babies in 2019: 259
- Change since 2015: -35.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2004
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 7,514
11 / 50
Iren_Geo // Shutterstock
#40. Nathan
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 262
- Change since 2015: -31.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2009
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies: 6,049
- Number of babies in 2019: 262
- Change since 2015: -31.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2009
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies: 6,049
12 / 50
Canva
#39. Lincoln
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 266
- Change since 2015: +20.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2018
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies: 7,432
- Number of babies in 2019: 266
- Change since 2015: +20.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2018
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies: 7,432
13 / 50
Roman Sorkin // Shutterstock
#38. Grayson
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 270
- Change since 2015: +4.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #37 in 2019
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies: 8,237
- Number of babies in 2019: 270
- Change since 2015: +4.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #37 in 2019
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies: 8,237
14 / 50
Pixabay
#37. Jayden
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 270
- Change since 2015: -43.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2013
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies: 7,903
- Number of babies in 2019: 270
- Change since 2015: -43.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2013
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies: 7,903
15 / 50
pratan ounpitipong // Shutterstock
#36. Wyatt
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 286
- Change since 2015: -5.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #36 in 2019
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 8,772
- Number of babies in 2019: 286
- Change since 2015: -5.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #36 in 2019
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 8,772
16 / 50
Canva
#35. Carter
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 289
- Change since 2015: -32.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2015
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 8,631
- Number of babies in 2019: 289
- Change since 2015: -32.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2015
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 8,631
17 / 50
gpointstudio // Shutterstock
#34. Charles
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 290
- Change since 2015: -9.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #34 in 2019
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies: 6,348
- Number of babies in 2019: 290
- Change since 2015: -9.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #34 in 2019
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies: 6,348
18 / 50
Pixabay
#33. Samuel
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 293
- Change since 2015: -23.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2004
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 9,237
- Number of babies in 2019: 293
- Change since 2015: -23.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2004
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 9,237
19 / 50
PxHere
#32. Matthew
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 295
- Change since 2015: -34.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2002
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 9,199
- Number of babies in 2019: 295
- Change since 2015: -34.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2002
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 9,199
20 / 50
PxHere
#31. Isaac
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 300
- Change since 2015: -29.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2015
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies: 8,148
- Number of babies in 2019: 300
- Change since 2015: -29.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2015
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies: 8,148
21 / 50
Canva
#30. David
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 309
- Change since 2015: -23.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2008
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 8,896
- Number of babies in 2019: 309
- Change since 2015: -23.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2008
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 8,896
22 / 50
Minnikova Mariia // Shutterstock
#29. Levi
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 311
- Change since 2015: +15.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2019
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 8,973
- Number of babies in 2019: 311
- Change since 2015: +15.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2019
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 8,973
23 / 50
Syda Productions // Shutterstock
#28. Aiden
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 314
- Change since 2015: -42.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2009
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies: 9,326
- Number of babies in 2019: 314
- Change since 2015: -42.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2009
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies: 9,326
24 / 50
Tomsickova Tatyana // Shutterstock
#27. John
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 323
- Change since 2015: -22.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2002
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 8,779
- Number of babies in 2019: 323
- Change since 2015: -22.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2002
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 8,779
25 / 50
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
#26. Joseph
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 333
- Change since 2015: -22.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2003
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 9,058
- Number of babies in 2019: 333
- Change since 2015: -22.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2003
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 9,058
26 / 50
Irisska // Shutterstock
#25. Leo
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 359
- Change since 2015: +45.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2019
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies: 7,454
- Number of babies in 2019: 359
- Change since 2015: +45.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2019
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies: 7,454
27 / 50
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#24. Jackson
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 365
- Change since 2015: -18.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2014
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 10,102
- Number of babies in 2019: 365
- Change since 2015: -18.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2014
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 10,102
28 / 50
Unsplash
#23. Owen
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 365
- Change since 2015: -18.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2018
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 9,302
- Number of babies in 2019: 365
- Change since 2015: -18.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2018
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 9,302
29 / 50
Serenko Natalia // Shutterstock
#22. Anthony
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 374
- Change since 2015: -29.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2007
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 7,669
- Number of babies in 2019: 374
- Change since 2015: -29.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2007
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 7,669
30 / 50
Canva
#21. Jacob
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 380
- Change since 2015: -41.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2012
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 10,679
- Number of babies in 2019: 380
- Change since 2015: -41.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2012
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 10,679
31 / 50
Canva
#20. Julian
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 381
- Change since 2015: -4.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 8,401
- Number of babies in 2019: 381
- Change since 2015: -4.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 8,401
32 / 50
Capable97 // Shutterstock
#19. Mason
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 392
- Change since 2015: -34.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2012
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 11,408
- Number of babies in 2019: 392
- Change since 2015: -34.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2012
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 11,408
33 / 50
Pexels
#18. Elijah
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 396
- Change since 2015: -4.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2018
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 13,300
- Number of babies in 2019: 396
- Change since 2015: -4.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2018
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 13,300
34 / 50
PxHere
#17. Logan
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 417
- Change since 2015: -26.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2017
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 10,490
- Number of babies in 2019: 417
- Change since 2015: -26.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2017
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 10,490
35 / 50
Yulia Sribna // Shutterstock
#16. Theodore
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 422
- Change since 2015: +90.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2019
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies: 7,839
- Number of babies in 2019: 422
- Change since 2015: +90.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2019
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies: 7,839
36 / 50
marina shin // Shutterstock
#15. Ethan
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 422
- Change since 2015: -24.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2012
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 11,241
- Number of babies in 2019: 422
- Change since 2015: -24.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2012
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 11,241
37 / 50
Africa Studio // Shutterstock
#14. Lucas
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 429
- Change since 2015: -9.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2018
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 12,412
- Number of babies in 2019: 429
- Change since 2015: -9.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2018
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 12,412
38 / 50
Canva
#13. Daniel
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 429
- Change since 2015: -29.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2007
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 10,504
- Number of babies in 2019: 429
- Change since 2015: -29.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2007
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 10,504
39 / 50
PxHere
#12. Sebastian
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 433
- Change since 2015: -0.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2019
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 9,828
- Number of babies in 2019: 433
- Change since 2015: -0.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2019
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 9,828
40 / 50
Photopin
#11. Jack
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 444
- Change since 2015: +14.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2019
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 9,349
- Number of babies in 2019: 444
- Change since 2015: +14.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2019
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 9,349
41 / 50
Vasilyev Alexandr // Shutterstock
#10. Michael
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 444
- Change since 2015: -28.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2004
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 10,514
- Number of babies in 2019: 444
- Change since 2015: -28.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2004
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 10,514
42 / 50
Burst
#9. James
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 453
- Change since 2015: -21.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2017
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 13,087
- Number of babies in 2019: 453
- Change since 2015: -21.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2017
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 13,087
43 / 50
Canva
#8. Henry
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 469
- Change since 2015: -9.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2019
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 10,704
- Number of babies in 2019: 469
- Change since 2015: -9.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2019
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 10,704
44 / 50
Unsplash
#7. William
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 491
- Change since 2015: -20.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2014
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,542
- Number of babies in 2019: 491
- Change since 2015: -20.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2014
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,542
45 / 50
Pexels
#6. Mateo
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 494
- Change since 2015: +88.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2019
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 8,962
- Number of babies in 2019: 494
- Change since 2015: +88.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2019
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 8,962
46 / 50
Unsplash
#5. Alexander
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 508
- Change since 2015: -28.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2011
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 11,230
- Number of babies in 2019: 508
- Change since 2015: -28.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2011
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 11,230
47 / 50
PxHere
#4. Oliver
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 571
- Change since 2015: +13.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2018
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 13,891
- Number of babies in 2019: 571
- Change since 2015: +13.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2018
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 13,891
48 / 50
BaLL LunLa // Shutterstock
#3. Benjamin
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 629
- Change since 2015: +1.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2019
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,942
- Number of babies in 2019: 629
- Change since 2015: +1.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2019
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,942
49 / 50
Canva
#2. Liam
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 635
- Change since 2015: -10.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2019
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 20,502
- Number of babies in 2019: 635
- Change since 2015: -10.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2019
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 20,502
50 / 50
Flashon // Shutterstock
#1. Noah
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 769
- Change since 2015: -11.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 19,048
- Number of babies in 2019: 769
- Change since 2015: -11.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 19,048
