Girls name · Illinois
Sarah in Illinois
Sarah was the 115th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 80 babies named Sarah that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 44,347 babies Sarah.
Popularity over time
Sarah in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 49 | 91st |
| 1926 | 102 | 114th |
| 1943 | 95 | 123rd |
| 1959 | 194 | 128th |
| 1976 | 778 | 11th |
| 1992 | 1,079 | 4th |
| 2009 | 271 | 31st |
| 2025 | 80 | 115th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 91st in 1910 to 115th in 2025.
The most babies named Sarah in Illinois in a single year was 1,540, in 1981. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1981.
Across the country, Sarah reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1993). See Sarah in every state →
How popular is Sarah in Illinois?
Sarah was the 115th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 80 babies named Sarah that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 44,347 babies Sarah.
How many babies are named Sarah in Illinois?
In 2025, 80 babies were named Sarah in Illinois. The most babies named Sarah in Illinois in a single year was 1,540, in 1981.
What is the rank of Sarah in Illinois?
Sarah ranked 115th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1981.
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.