Girls name · Illinois
Samantha in Illinois
Samantha was the 119th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 79 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1954, Illinois families have named 28,290 babies Samantha.
Popularity over time
Samantha in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 7 | 787th |
| 1970 | 98 | 178th |
| 1979 | 298 | 46th |
| 1988 | 1,112 | 7th |
| 1998 | 1,013 | 2nd |
| 2007 | 503 | 14th |
| 2016 | 212 | 44th |
| 2025 | 79 | 119th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 787th in 1954 to 119th in 2025.
The most babies named Samantha in Illinois in a single year was 1,272, in 1991. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1998.
Across the country, Samantha reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1997). See Samantha in every state →
How popular is Samantha in Illinois?
Samantha was the 119th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 79 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1954, Illinois families have named 28,290 babies Samantha.
How many babies are named Samantha in Illinois?
In 2025, 79 babies were named Samantha in Illinois. The most babies named Samantha in Illinois in a single year was 1,272, in 1991.
What is the rank of Samantha in Illinois?
Samantha ranked 119th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1998.
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.
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