Girls name · Illinois
Nora in Illinois
Nora was the 14th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 260 babies named Nora that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 8,750 babies Nora.
Popularity over time
Nora in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 30 | 118th |
| 1926 | 50 | 183rd |
| 1943 | 31 | 253rd |
| 1959 | 60 | 258th |
| 1976 | 41 | 290th |
| 1992 | 34 | 371st |
| 2009 | 123 | 114th |
| 2025 | 260 | 14th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 118th in 1910 to 14th in 2025.
The most babies named Nora in Illinois in a single year was 318, in 2017. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 2023.
Across the country, Nora reached its best rank of 3rd in North Dakota (2022). See Nora in every state →
How popular is Nora in Illinois?
Nora was the 14th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 260 babies named Nora that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 8,750 babies Nora.
How many babies are named Nora in Illinois?
In 2025, 260 babies were named Nora in Illinois. The most babies named Nora in Illinois in a single year was 318, in 2017.
What is the rank of Nora in Illinois?
Nora ranked 14th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 2023.
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.