Girls name · Illinois
Stella in Illinois
In 2025, 131 babies born in Illinois were named Stella, making it the #59 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 8,136.
Popularity over time
Stella in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 89 | #54 |
| 1926 | 91 | #127 |
| 1942 | 31 | #253 |
| 1958 | 24 | #441 |
| 1975 | 14 | #624 |
| 1993 | 8 | #1128 |
| 2009 | 94 | #142 |
| 2025 | 131 | #59 |
No year in Illinois had more Stella births than 1916, when 350 were born. Stella's highest rank in Illinois was #39, set in 1916.
Rank swung between #39 (1916) and #1631 (1992) in Illinois, from #54 in 1910 to #59 in 2025.
Nationally, Stella's strongest state was New Mexico, where it hit #13 in 1930. See Stella in every state →
How popular is Stella in Illinois?
In 2025, 131 babies born in Illinois were named Stella, making it the #59 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 8,136.
How many babies are named Stella in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 131 births of babies named Stella in 2025.
What is the rank of Stella in Illinois?
Stella ranked #59 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.