Girls name · Illinois
Nora in Illinois
As of 2025, Nora was the #14 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 260 births that year. Its total reaches 8,750 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Nora in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 30 | #118 |
| 1926 | 50 | #183 |
| 1943 | 31 | #253 |
| 1959 | 60 | #258 |
| 1976 | 41 | #290 |
| 1992 | 34 | #371 |
| 2009 | 123 | #114 |
| 2025 | 260 | #14 |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #13 in 2023 to #371 in 1992, starting at #118 in 1910 and ending at #14 in 2025.
Nora had its most births in Illinois in 2017, when 318 babies were given the name. In 2023 it reached #13, its highest girls-name rank in Illinois.
Across the country, Nora reached its highest rank of #3 in North Dakota (2022). See Nora in every state →
How popular is Nora in Illinois?
As of 2025, Nora was the #14 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 260 births that year. Its total reaches 8,750 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Nora in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 260 births of babies named Nora in 2025.
What is the rank of Nora in Illinois?
Nora's 2025 rank among girls names in Illinois was #14.
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.