Girls name · Illinois
Dana in Illinois
Dana was the 864th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Dana that year. Since 1918, Illinois families have named 9,716 babies Dana.
Popularity over time
Dana in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 9 | 493rd |
| 1943 | 18 | 351st |
| 1956 | 87 | 190th |
| 1970 | 306 | 65th |
| 1983 | 233 | 59th |
| 1997 | 107 | 141st |
| 2010 | 33 | 391st |
| 2025 | 10 | 864th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 493rd in 1918 to 864th in 2025.
The most babies named Dana in Illinois in a single year was 327, in 1971. Its best showing was 54th among girls names in 1971.
Across the country, Dana reached its best rank of 17th in Louisiana (1972). See Dana in every state →
How popular is Dana in Illinois?
Dana was the 864th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Dana that year. Since 1918, Illinois families have named 9,716 babies Dana.
How many babies are named Dana in Illinois?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Dana in Illinois. The most babies named Dana in Illinois in a single year was 327, in 1971.
What is the rank of Dana in Illinois?
Dana ranked 864th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 54th among girls names in 1971.
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.