Boys name · Illinois
Christian in Illinois
As of 2025, Christian was the #88 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 132 births that year. Its total reaches 18,086 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1913.
Popularity over time
Christian in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 8 | #301 |
| 1932 | 6 | #438 |
| 1951 | 15 | #341 |
| 1966 | 42 | #243 |
| 1981 | 91 | #139 |
| 1996 | 684 | #27 |
| 2010 | 476 | #25 |
| 2025 | 132 | #88 |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #22 in 2005 to #530 in 1942, starting at #301 in 1913 and ending at #88 in 2025.
Illinois had the most Christian births in 1996, with 684. In 2005 it reached #22, its highest boys-name rank in Illinois.
Across the country, Christian reached its highest rank of #5 in Hawaii (1998). See Christian in every state →
How popular is Christian in Illinois?
As of 2025, Christian was the #88 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 132 births that year. Its total reaches 18,086 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1913.
How many babies are named Christian in Illinois?
132 Christian babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Christian in Illinois?
Christian ranked #88 among boys names in Illinois 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.
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