Girls name · Illinois
Cara in Illinois
Cara was the 1140th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Cara that year. Since 1937, Illinois families have named 2,660 babies Cara.
Popularity over time
Cara in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 | 594th |
| 1961 | 29 | 408th |
| 1971 | 46 | 296th |
| 1982 | 78 | 169th |
| 1993 | 56 | 238th |
| 2004 | 26 | 491st |
| 2014 | 13 | 838th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1140th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 594th in 1937 to 1140th in 2025.
The most babies named Cara in Illinois in a single year was 85, in 1984. Its best showing was 156th among girls names in 1984.
Across the country, Cara reached its best rank of 79th in New Hampshire (1977). See Cara in every state →
How popular is Cara in Illinois?
Cara was the 1140th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Cara that year. Since 1937, Illinois families have named 2,660 babies Cara.
How many babies are named Cara in Illinois?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Cara in Illinois. The most babies named Cara in Illinois in a single year was 85, in 1984.
What is the rank of Cara in Illinois?
Cara ranked 1140th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 156th among girls names in 1984.
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.
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