Girls name · Illinois
Ada in Illinois
Ada was the 276th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 38 babies named Ada that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,671 babies Ada.
Popularity over time
Ada in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 27 | 127th |
| 1925 | 34 | 228th |
| 1940 | 25 | 240th |
| 1955 | 18 | 459th |
| 1970 | 9 | 809th |
| 1990 | 8 | 1029th |
| 2010 | 30 | 420th |
| 2025 | 38 | 276th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 127th in 1910 to 276th in 2025.
The most babies named Ada in Illinois in a single year was 75, in 1921. Its best showing was 108th among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Ada reached its best rank of 28th in Idaho (1913). See Ada in every state →
How popular is Ada in Illinois?
Ada was the 276th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 38 babies named Ada that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,671 babies Ada.
How many babies are named Ada in Illinois?
In 2025, 38 babies were named Ada in Illinois. The most babies named Ada in Illinois in a single year was 75, in 1921.
What is the rank of Ada in Illinois?
Ada ranked 276th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 108th among girls names in 1911.
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.