Girls name · Illinois
Laura in Illinois
Laura was the 426th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 25 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 45,029 babies Laura.
Popularity over time
Laura in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 70 | 64th |
| 1926 | 100 | 117th |
| 1943 | 74 | 146th |
| 1959 | 1,244 | 16th |
| 1976 | 699 | 16th |
| 1992 | 365 | 39th |
| 2009 | 53 | 255th |
| 2025 | 25 | 426th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 64th in 1910 to 426th in 2025.
The most babies named Laura in Illinois in a single year was 1,590, in 1964. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1964.
Across the country, Laura reached its best rank of 4th in Alaska (1968). See Laura in every state →
How popular is Laura in Illinois?
Laura was the 426th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 25 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 45,029 babies Laura.
How many babies are named Laura in Illinois?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Laura in Illinois. The most babies named Laura in Illinois in a single year was 1,590, in 1964.
What is the rank of Laura in Illinois?
Laura ranked 426th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1964.
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.