Girls name · Illinois
Lydia in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 6,864 babies are named Lydia across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #177 most popular girls name, with 56 born.
Popularity over time
Lydia in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 21 | #160 |
| 1926 | 25 | #267 |
| 1943 | 26 | #283 |
| 1959 | 82 | #215 |
| 1976 | 32 | #360 |
| 1992 | 57 | #235 |
| 2009 | 117 | #119 |
| 2025 | 56 | #177 |
No year in Illinois had more Lydia births than 2012, when 150 were born. Lydia's highest rank in Illinois was #72, set in 2012.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #72 in 2012 to #412 in 1969, starting at #160 in 1910 and ending at #177 in 2025.
Nationally, Lydia's strongest state was Maine, where it hit #13 in 2016. See Lydia in every state →
How popular is Lydia in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 6,864 babies are named Lydia across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #177 most popular girls name, with 56 born.
How many babies are named Lydia in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 56 births of babies named Lydia in 2025.
What is the rank of Lydia in Illinois?
Lydia ranked #177 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.