Girls name · Illinois
Sara in Illinois
Sara was the 164th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 61 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 18,762 babies Sara.
Popularity over time
Sara in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | 182nd |
| 1926 | 34 | 230th |
| 1943 | 69 | 158th |
| 1959 | 116 | 178th |
| 1976 | 444 | 30th |
| 1992 | 402 | 32nd |
| 2009 | 105 | 132nd |
| 2025 | 61 | 164th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 182nd in 1910 to 164th in 2025.
The most babies named Sara in Illinois in a single year was 595, in 1981. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 1978.
Across the country, Sara reached its best rank of 7th in Iowa (1981). See Sara in every state →
How popular is Sara in Illinois?
Sara was the 164th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 61 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 18,762 babies Sara.
How many babies are named Sara in Illinois?
In 2025, 61 babies were named Sara in Illinois. The most babies named Sara in Illinois in a single year was 595, in 1981.
What is the rank of Sara in Illinois?
Sara ranked 164th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 1978.
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.