Boys name · Illinois
Jonah in Illinois
Jonah was the 129th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 89 babies named Jonah that year. Since 1974, Illinois families have named 2,956 babies Jonah.
Popularity over time
Jonah in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 | 878th |
| 1982 | 9 | 636th |
| 1989 | 8 | 766th |
| 1997 | 63 | 219th |
| 2004 | 93 | 171st |
| 2011 | 108 | 143rd |
| 2018 | 99 | 152nd |
| 2025 | 89 | 129th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 878th in 1974 to 129th in 2025.
The most babies named Jonah in Illinois in a single year was 122, in 2013. Its best showing was 127th among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Jonah reached its best rank of 22nd in Hawaii (2002). See Jonah in every state →
How popular is Jonah in Illinois?
Jonah was the 129th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 89 babies named Jonah that year. Since 1974, Illinois families have named 2,956 babies Jonah.
How many babies are named Jonah in Illinois?
In 2025, 89 babies were named Jonah in Illinois. The most babies named Jonah in Illinois in a single year was 122, in 2013.
What is the rank of Jonah in Illinois?
Jonah ranked 129th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 127th among boys names in 2013.
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.