Girls name · Illinois
Emily in Illinois
Emily was the 32nd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 190 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 40,820 babies Emily.
Popularity over time
Emily in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 67 | 69th |
| 1926 | 110 | 109th |
| 1943 | 42 | 211th |
| 1959 | 47 | 294th |
| 1976 | 243 | 56th |
| 1992 | 1,049 | 6th |
| 2009 | 673 | 5th |
| 2025 | 190 | 32nd |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 69th in 1910 to 32nd in 2025.
The most babies named Emily in Illinois in a single year was 1,198, in 1999. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1997.
Across the country, Emily reached its best rank of #1 in California (1999). See Emily in every state →
How popular is Emily in Illinois?
Emily was the 32nd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 190 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 40,820 babies Emily.
How many babies are named Emily in Illinois?
In 2025, 190 babies were named Emily in Illinois. The most babies named Emily in Illinois in a single year was 1,198, in 1999.
What is the rank of Emily in Illinois?
Emily ranked 32nd among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1997.
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.