Girls name · Illinois
Jennifer in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 77,170 babies are named Jennifer across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1940. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #585 most popular girls name, with 17 born.
Popularity over time
Jennifer in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 8 | #504 |
| 1952 | 153 | #123 |
| 1964 | 764 | #31 |
| 1976 | 3,228 | #1 |
| 1989 | 1,137 | #8 |
| 2001 | 518 | #18 |
| 2013 | 76 | #179 |
| 2025 | 17 | #585 |
Its busiest year in Illinois was 1972, with 3,701 Jennifer births. Jennifer's highest rank in Illinois was #1, set in 1970.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #1 in 1970 to #756 in 2023, starting at #504 in 1940 and ending at #585 in 2025.
Nationally, Jennifer's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 1970. See Jennifer in every state →
How popular is Jennifer in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 77,170 babies are named Jennifer across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1940. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #585 most popular girls name, with 17 born.
How many babies are named Jennifer in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 17 births of babies named Jennifer in 2025.
What is the rank of Jennifer in Illinois?
Jennifer ranked #585 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.