Girls name · Illinois
Mary in Illinois
Mary was the 169th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 59 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 200,599 babies Mary.
Popularity over time
Mary in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,076 | 1st |
| 1926 | 3,337 | 1st |
| 1943 | 3,353 | 1st |
| 1959 | 3,699 | 1st |
| 1976 | 503 | 22nd |
| 1992 | 395 | 33rd |
| 2009 | 106 | 130th |
| 2025 | 59 | 169th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 1st in 1910 to 169th in 2025.
The most babies named Mary in Illinois in a single year was 4,340, in 1954. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Mary reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (1910). See Mary in every state →
How popular is Mary in Illinois?
Mary was the 169th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 59 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 200,599 babies Mary.
How many babies are named Mary in Illinois?
In 2025, 59 babies were named Mary in Illinois. The most babies named Mary in Illinois in a single year was 4,340, in 1954.
What is the rank of Mary in Illinois?
Mary ranked 169th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1910.
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.