Boys name · Illinois
Jesus in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 10,935 babies are named Jesus across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1923. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #160 most popular boys name, with 74 born.
Popularity over time
Jesus in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 8 | #413 |
| 1948 | 11 | #386 |
| 1961 | 43 | #260 |
| 1974 | 131 | #100 |
| 1986 | 151 | #89 |
| 1999 | 320 | #54 |
| 2012 | 159 | #100 |
| 2025 | 74 | #160 |
The most Jesus births in Illinois in a single year was 349, in 2001. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1995, at #52.
Jesus started at #413 in 1923 and finished at #160 in 2025 on the boys list in Illinois, with a high of #52 in 1995 and a low of #545 in 1951.
Arizona gave Jesus its highest national rank, #6, in 2001. See Jesus in every state →
How popular is Jesus in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 10,935 babies are named Jesus across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1923. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #160 most popular boys name, with 74 born.
How many babies are named Jesus in Illinois?
74 Jesus babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Jesus in Illinois?
In 2025, Jesus sat at #160 on the boys 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.