Boys name · Illinois
Samuel in Illinois
Samuel was the 31st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 238 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 30,078 babies Samuel.
Popularity over time
Samuel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 32 | 56th |
| 1926 | 144 | 75th |
| 1943 | 135 | 94th |
| 1959 | 196 | 108th |
| 1976 | 203 | 69th |
| 1992 | 496 | 39th |
| 2009 | 417 | 37th |
| 2025 | 238 | 31st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 56th in 1910 to 31st in 2025.
The most babies named Samuel in Illinois in a single year was 668, in 1997. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 2003.
Across the country, Samuel reached its best rank of #1 in Idaho (2010). See Samuel in every state →
How popular is Samuel in Illinois?
Samuel was the 31st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 238 babies named Samuel that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 30,078 babies Samuel.
How many babies are named Samuel in Illinois?
In 2025, 238 babies were named Samuel in Illinois. The most babies named Samuel in Illinois in a single year was 668, in 1997.
What is the rank of Samuel in Illinois?
Samuel ranked 31st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 2003.
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.