Boys name · Illinois
Elijah in Illinois
Elijah was the 18th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 296 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1917, Illinois families have named 12,149 babies Elijah.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 516th |
| 1947 | 14 | 346th |
| 1960 | 6 | 688th |
| 1974 | 11 | 558th |
| 1987 | 37 | 279th |
| 2000 | 240 | 76th |
| 2012 | 466 | 22nd |
| 2025 | 296 | 18th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 516th in 1917 to 18th in 2025.
The most babies named Elijah in Illinois in a single year was 495, in 2013. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 2020.
Across the country, Elijah reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2010). See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Illinois?
Elijah was the 18th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 296 babies named Elijah that year. Since 1917, Illinois families have named 12,149 babies Elijah.
How many babies are named Elijah in Illinois?
In 2025, 296 babies were named Elijah in Illinois. The most babies named Elijah in Illinois in a single year was 495, in 2013.
What is the rank of Elijah in Illinois?
Elijah ranked 18th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 2020.
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.