Girls name · Illinois
Evelyn in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 32,285 babies are named Evelyn across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #10 most popular girls name, with 296 born.
Popularity over time
Evelyn in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 259 | #14 |
| 1926 | 749 | #14 |
| 1943 | 171 | #84 |
| 1959 | 135 | #155 |
| 1976 | 48 | #255 |
| 1992 | 87 | #170 |
| 2009 | 289 | #24 |
| 2025 | 296 | #10 |
Evelyn had its most births in Illinois in 1921, when 958 babies were given the name. Evelyn's highest rank in Illinois was #8, set in 1917.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #8 in 1917 to #270 in 1973, starting at #14 in 1910 and ending at #10 in 2025.
Nationally, Evelyn's strongest state was Wisconsin, where it hit #1 in 2018. See Evelyn in every state →
How popular is Evelyn in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 32,285 babies are named Evelyn across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #10 most popular girls name, with 296 born.
How many babies are named Evelyn in Illinois?
296 Evelyn babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Evelyn in Illinois?
In 2025, Evelyn sat at #10 on the girls 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.