Boys name · Illinois
Nathan in Illinois
Nathan was the 69th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 155 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 26,623 babies Nathan.
Popularity over time
Nathan in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 147th |
| 1926 | 22 | 245th |
| 1943 | 18 | 288th |
| 1959 | 57 | 225th |
| 1976 | 428 | 41st |
| 1992 | 470 | 43rd |
| 2009 | 660 | 9th |
| 2025 | 155 | 69th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 147th in 1910 to 69th in 2025.
The most babies named Nathan in Illinois in a single year was 706, in 2006. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2009.
Across the country, Nathan reached its best rank of 7th in Utah (1995). See Nathan in every state →
How popular is Nathan in Illinois?
Nathan was the 69th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 155 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 26,623 babies Nathan.
How many babies are named Nathan in Illinois?
In 2025, 155 babies were named Nathan in Illinois. The most babies named Nathan in Illinois in a single year was 706, in 2006.
What is the rank of Nathan in Illinois?
Nathan ranked 69th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2009.
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.