Boys name · Illinois
Jesus in Illinois
Jesus was the 160th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 74 babies named Jesus that year. Since 1923, Illinois families have named 10,935 babies Jesus.
Popularity over time
Jesus in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 8 | 413th |
| 1948 | 11 | 386th |
| 1961 | 43 | 260th |
| 1974 | 131 | 100th |
| 1986 | 151 | 89th |
| 1999 | 320 | 54th |
| 2012 | 159 | 100th |
| 2025 | 74 | 160th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 413th in 1923 to 160th in 2025.
The most babies named Jesus in Illinois in a single year was 349, in 2001. Its best showing was 52nd among boys names in 1995.
Across the country, Jesus reached its best rank of 6th in Arizona (2001). See Jesus in every state →
How popular is Jesus in Illinois?
Jesus was the 160th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 74 babies named Jesus that year. Since 1923, Illinois families have named 10,935 babies Jesus.
How many babies are named Jesus in Illinois?
In 2025, 74 babies were named Jesus in Illinois. The most babies named Jesus in Illinois in a single year was 349, in 2001.
What is the rank of Jesus in Illinois?
Jesus ranked 160th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 52nd among boys names in 1995.
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.