Girls name · Illinois
Vera in Illinois
Vera was the 173rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 58 babies named Vera that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,475 babies Vera.
Popularity over time
Vera in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 59 | 80th |
| 1925 | 186 | 76th |
| 1940 | 57 | 153rd |
| 1955 | 42 | 286th |
| 1971 | 14 | 664th |
| 1986 | 7 | 1094th |
| 2010 | 13 | 879th |
| 2025 | 58 | 173rd |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 80th in 1910 to 173rd in 2025.
The most babies named Vera in Illinois in a single year was 238, in 1918. Its best showing was 48th among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Vera reached its best rank of 12th in Utah (1913). See Vera in every state →
How popular is Vera in Illinois?
Vera was the 173rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 58 babies named Vera that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 6,475 babies Vera.
How many babies are named Vera in Illinois?
In 2025, 58 babies were named Vera in Illinois. The most babies named Vera in Illinois in a single year was 238, in 1918.
What is the rank of Vera in Illinois?
Vera ranked 173rd among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 48th among girls names in 1911.
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.