Girls name · Illinois
Evelyn in Illinois
Evelyn was the 10th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 296 babies named Evelyn that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 32,285 babies Evelyn.
Popularity over time
Evelyn in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 259 | 14th |
| 1926 | 749 | 14th |
| 1943 | 171 | 84th |
| 1959 | 135 | 155th |
| 1976 | 48 | 255th |
| 1992 | 87 | 170th |
| 2009 | 289 | 24th |
| 2025 | 296 | 10th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 14th in 1910 to 10th in 2025.
The most babies named Evelyn in Illinois in a single year was 958, in 1921. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1917.
Across the country, Evelyn reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (2018). See Evelyn in every state →
How popular is Evelyn in Illinois?
Evelyn was the 10th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 296 babies named Evelyn that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 32,285 babies Evelyn.
How many babies are named Evelyn in Illinois?
In 2025, 296 babies were named Evelyn in Illinois. The most babies named Evelyn in Illinois in a single year was 958, in 1921.
What is the rank of Evelyn in Illinois?
Evelyn ranked 10th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1917.
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.