Girls name · Illinois
Cora in Illinois
Cora was the 130th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 73 babies named Cora that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 3,992 babies Cora.
Popularity over time
Cora in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | 128th |
| 1926 | 37 | 217th |
| 1943 | 13 | 436th |
| 1959 | 23 | 446th |
| 1976 | 13 | 643rd |
| 1992 | 14 | 699th |
| 2009 | 33 | 398th |
| 2025 | 73 | 130th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 128th in 1910 to 130th in 2025.
The most babies named Cora in Illinois in a single year was 144, in 2017. Its best showing was 71st among girls names in 2018.
Across the country, Cora reached its best rank of 8th in Wyoming (2018). See Cora in every state →
How popular is Cora in Illinois?
Cora was the 130th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 73 babies named Cora that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 3,992 babies Cora.
How many babies are named Cora in Illinois?
In 2025, 73 babies were named Cora in Illinois. The most babies named Cora in Illinois in a single year was 144, in 2017.
What is the rank of Cora in Illinois?
Cora ranked 130th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 71st among girls names in 2018.
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.