Girls name · Illinois
Lydia in Illinois
Lydia was the 177th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 56 babies named Lydia that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,864 babies Lydia.
Popularity over time
Lydia in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 21 | 160th |
| 1926 | 25 | 267th |
| 1943 | 26 | 283rd |
| 1959 | 82 | 215th |
| 1976 | 32 | 360th |
| 1992 | 57 | 235th |
| 2009 | 117 | 119th |
| 2025 | 56 | 177th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 160th in 1910 to 177th in 2025.
The most babies named Lydia in Illinois in a single year was 150, in 2012. Its best showing was 72nd among girls names in 2012.
Across the country, Lydia reached its best rank of 13th in Maine (2016). See Lydia in every state →
How popular is Lydia in Illinois?
Lydia was the 177th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 56 babies named Lydia that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,864 babies Lydia.
How many babies are named Lydia in Illinois?
In 2025, 56 babies were named Lydia in Illinois. The most babies named Lydia in Illinois in a single year was 150, in 2012.
What is the rank of Lydia in Illinois?
Lydia ranked 177th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 72nd among girls names in 2012.
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.