Girls name · Illinois
Sara in Illinois
In 2025, 61 babies born in Illinois were named Sara, making it the #164 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 18,762.
Popularity over time
Sara in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | #182 |
| 1926 | 34 | #230 |
| 1943 | 69 | #158 |
| 1959 | 116 | #178 |
| 1976 | 444 | #30 |
| 1992 | 402 | #32 |
| 2009 | 105 | #132 |
| 2025 | 61 | #164 |
Sara had its most births in Illinois in 1981, when 595 babies were given the name. Sara's highest rank in Illinois was #23, set in 1978.
Rank swung between #23 (1978) and #308 (2022) in Illinois, from #182 in 1910 to #164 in 2025.
Nationally, Sara's strongest state was Iowa, where it hit #7 in 1981. See Sara in every state →
How popular is Sara in Illinois?
In 2025, 61 babies born in Illinois were named Sara, making it the #164 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 18,762.
How many babies are named Sara in Illinois?
In 2025, 61 babies born in Illinois were named Sara.
What is the rank of Sara in Illinois?
Sara's 2025 rank among girls names in Illinois was #164.
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.