Girls name · Illinois
Stella in Illinois
Stella was the 59th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 131 babies named Stella that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 8,136 babies Stella.
Popularity over time
Stella in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 89 | 54th |
| 1926 | 91 | 127th |
| 1942 | 31 | 253rd |
| 1958 | 24 | 441st |
| 1975 | 14 | 624th |
| 1993 | 8 | 1128th |
| 2009 | 94 | 142nd |
| 2025 | 131 | 59th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 54th in 1910 to 59th in 2025.
The most babies named Stella in Illinois in a single year was 350, in 1916. Its best showing was 39th among girls names in 1916.
Across the country, Stella reached its best rank of 13th in New Mexico (1930). See Stella in every state →
How popular is Stella in Illinois?
Stella was the 59th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 131 babies named Stella that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 8,136 babies Stella.
How many babies are named Stella in Illinois?
In 2025, 131 babies were named Stella in Illinois. The most babies named Stella in Illinois in a single year was 350, in 1916.
What is the rank of Stella in Illinois?
Stella ranked 59th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 39th among girls names in 1916.
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.