Girls name · Illinois
Aurora in Illinois
Aurora was the 40th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 168 babies named Aurora that year. Since 1917, Illinois families have named 2,480 babies Aurora.
Popularity over time
Aurora in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 610th |
| 1942 | 5 | 708th |
| 1967 | 6 | 950th |
| 1979 | 7 | 1059th |
| 1991 | 13 | 730th |
| 2002 | 17 | 650th |
| 2014 | 75 | 169th |
| 2025 | 168 | 40th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 610th in 1917 to 40th in 2025.
The most babies named Aurora in Illinois in a single year was 168, in 2025. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 2025.
Across the country, Aurora reached its best rank of #1 in Alaska (2018). See Aurora in every state →
How popular is Aurora in Illinois?
Aurora was the 40th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 168 babies named Aurora that year. Since 1917, Illinois families have named 2,480 babies Aurora.
How many babies are named Aurora in Illinois?
In 2025, 168 babies were named Aurora in Illinois. The most babies named Aurora in Illinois in a single year was 168, in 2025.
What is the rank of Aurora in Illinois?
Aurora ranked 40th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 2025.
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.