Girls name · Illinois
Laura in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 45,029 babies are named Laura across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #426 most popular girls name, with 25 born.
Popularity over time
Laura in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 70 | #64 |
| 1926 | 100 | #117 |
| 1943 | 74 | #146 |
| 1959 | 1,244 | #16 |
| 1976 | 699 | #16 |
| 1992 | 365 | #39 |
| 2009 | 53 | #255 |
| 2025 | 25 | #426 |
No year in Illinois had more Laura births than 1964, when 1,590 were born. Laura's highest rank in Illinois was #5, set in 1964.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #5 in 1964 to #450 in 2024, starting at #64 in 1910 and ending at #426 in 2025.
Nationally, Laura's strongest state was Alaska, where it hit #4 in 1968. See Laura in every state →
How popular is Laura in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 45,029 babies are named Laura across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #426 most popular girls name, with 25 born.
How many babies are named Laura in Illinois?
25 Laura babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Laura in Illinois?
In 2025, Laura sat at #426 on the girls 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.