Girls name · Illinois
Jennifer in Illinois
Jennifer was the 585th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 17 babies named Jennifer that year. Since 1940, Illinois families have named 77,170 babies Jennifer.
Popularity over time
Jennifer in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 8 | 504th |
| 1952 | 153 | 123rd |
| 1964 | 764 | 31st |
| 1976 | 3,228 | 1st |
| 1989 | 1,137 | 8th |
| 2001 | 518 | 18th |
| 2013 | 76 | 179th |
| 2025 | 17 | 585th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 504th in 1940 to 585th in 2025.
The most babies named Jennifer in Illinois in a single year was 3,701, in 1972. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
Across the country, Jennifer reached its best rank of #1 in California (1970). See Jennifer in every state →
How popular is Jennifer in Illinois?
Jennifer was the 585th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 17 babies named Jennifer that year. Since 1940, Illinois families have named 77,170 babies Jennifer.
How many babies are named Jennifer in Illinois?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Jennifer in Illinois. The most babies named Jennifer in Illinois in a single year was 3,701, in 1972.
What is the rank of Jennifer in Illinois?
Jennifer ranked 585th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
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.