Boys name · Illinois
Ray in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 8,904 babies are named Ray across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1110 most popular boys name, with 7 born.
Popularity over time
Ray in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 38 | #48 |
| 1926 | 201 | #55 |
| 1943 | 133 | #95 |
| 1959 | 143 | #135 |
| 1976 | 48 | #226 |
| 1992 | 21 | #475 |
| 2009 | 11 | #864 |
| 2025 | 7 | #1110 |
Illinois had the most Ray births in 1926, with 201. Ray's highest rank in Illinois was #48, set in 1910.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #48 in 1910 to #1467 in 2020, starting at #48 in 1910 and ending at #1110 in 2025.
Nationally, Ray's strongest state was Idaho, where it hit #12 in 1911. See Ray in every state →
How popular is Ray in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 8,904 babies are named Ray across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1110 most popular boys name, with 7 born.
How many babies are named Ray in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 7 births of babies named Ray in 2025.
What is the rank of Ray in Illinois?
Ray ranked #1110 among boys 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.