Girls name · Illinois
Alma in Illinois
Alma was the 419th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 25 babies named Alma that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 4,811 babies Alma.
Popularity over time
Alma in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 59 | 78th |
| 1926 | 116 | 105th |
| 1943 | 28 | 264th |
| 1959 | 32 | 375th |
| 1976 | 41 | 287th |
| 1992 | 37 | 333rd |
| 2009 | 10 | 1045th |
| 2025 | 25 | 419th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 78th in 1910 to 419th in 2025.
The most babies named Alma in Illinois in a single year was 140, in 1917. Its best showing was 78th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Alma reached its best rank of 22nd in Louisiana (1911). See Alma in every state →
How popular is Alma in Illinois?
Alma was the 419th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 25 babies named Alma that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 4,811 babies Alma.
How many babies are named Alma in Illinois?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Alma in Illinois. The most babies named Alma in Illinois in a single year was 140, in 1917.
What is the rank of Alma in Illinois?
Alma ranked 419th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 78th among girls names in 1910.
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.