Boys name · Illinois
Elijah in Illinois
Babies born in Illinois have been named Elijah 12,149 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1917. In 2025 it was the #18 most common boys name there, on 296 births.
Popularity over time
Elijah in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | #516 |
| 1947 | 14 | #346 |
| 1960 | 6 | #688 |
| 1974 | 11 | #558 |
| 1987 | 37 | #279 |
| 2000 | 240 | #76 |
| 2012 | 466 | #22 |
| 2025 | 296 | #18 |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #11 in 2020 to #794 in 1969, starting at #516 in 1917 and ending at #18 in 2025.
Illinois had the most Elijah births in 2013, with 495. Its highest rank among boys names in Illinois was #11, in 2020.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Indiana in 2010. See Elijah in every state →
How popular is Elijah in Illinois?
Babies born in Illinois have been named Elijah 12,149 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1917. In 2025 it was the #18 most common boys name there, on 296 births.
How many babies are named Elijah in Illinois?
In 2025, 296 babies born in Illinois were named Elijah.
What is the rank of Elijah in Illinois?
In 2025, Elijah sat at #18 on the boys list for Illinois.
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.