Girls name · Illinois
Esmeralda in Illinois
Esmeralda was the 260th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 41 babies named Esmeralda that year. Since 1955, Illinois families have named 2,802 babies Esmeralda.
Popularity over time
Esmeralda in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 7 | 777th |
| 1973 | 16 | 555th |
| 1981 | 31 | 368th |
| 1990 | 25 | 461st |
| 1999 | 94 | 162nd |
| 2008 | 67 | 209th |
| 2016 | 45 | 272nd |
| 2025 | 41 | 260th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 777th in 1955 to 260th in 2025.
The most babies named Esmeralda in Illinois in a single year was 170, in 1998. Its best showing was 87th among girls names in 1998.
Across the country, Esmeralda reached its best rank of 37th in California (1998). See Esmeralda in every state →
How popular is Esmeralda in Illinois?
Esmeralda was the 260th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 41 babies named Esmeralda that year. Since 1955, Illinois families have named 2,802 babies Esmeralda.
How many babies are named Esmeralda in Illinois?
In 2025, 41 babies were named Esmeralda in Illinois. The most babies named Esmeralda in Illinois in a single year was 170, in 1998.
What is the rank of Esmeralda in Illinois?
Esmeralda ranked 260th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 87th among girls names in 1998.
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.