Girls name · Illinois
Heather in Illinois
Heather was the 1507th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2024, with 5 babies named Heather that year. Since 1935, Illinois families have named 22,314 babies Heather.
Popularity over time
Heather in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 6 | 527th |
| 1948 | 18 | 382nd |
| 1960 | 32 | 380th |
| 1972 | 739 | 13th |
| 1985 | 807 | 13th |
| 1997 | 136 | 114th |
| 2009 | 25 | 502nd |
| 2024 | 5 | 1507th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 527th in 1935 to 1507th in 2024.
The most babies named Heather in Illinois in a single year was 1,140, in 1976. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1974.
Across the country, Heather reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1977). See Heather in every state →
How popular is Heather in Illinois?
Heather was the 1507th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2024, with 5 babies named Heather that year. Since 1935, Illinois families have named 22,314 babies Heather.
How many babies are named Heather in Illinois?
In 2024, 5 babies were named Heather in Illinois. The most babies named Heather in Illinois in a single year was 1,140, in 1976.
What is the rank of Heather in Illinois?
Heather ranked 1507th among girls names in Illinois in 2024. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1974.
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.