Girls name · Illinois
Ella in Illinois
Ella was the 36th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 180 babies named Ella that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,931 babies Ella.
Popularity over time
Ella in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 54 | 85th |
| 1926 | 80 | 141st |
| 1942 | 41 | 206th |
| 1958 | 32 | 371st |
| 1976 | 8 | 881st |
| 1993 | 16 | 641st |
| 2009 | 459 | 11th |
| 2025 | 180 | 36th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 85th in 1910 to 36th in 2025.
The most babies named Ella in Illinois in a single year was 459, in 2009. Its best showing was 11th among girls names in 2009.
Across the country, Ella reached its best rank of 4th in Minnesota (2005). See Ella in every state →
How popular is Ella in Illinois?
Ella was the 36th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 180 babies named Ella that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,931 babies Ella.
How many babies are named Ella in Illinois?
In 2025, 180 babies were named Ella in Illinois. The most babies named Ella in Illinois in a single year was 459, in 2009.
What is the rank of Ella in Illinois?
Ella ranked 36th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among girls names in 2009.
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.