Girls name · Illinois
Whitney in Illinois
Whitney was the 1007th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Whitney that year. Since 1962, Illinois families have named 3,349 babies Whitney.
Popularity over time
Whitney in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 | 1058th |
| 1971 | 11 | 788th |
| 1980 | 43 | 302nd |
| 1989 | 218 | 72nd |
| 1997 | 66 | 220th |
| 2006 | 14 | 845th |
| 2015 | 20 | 601st |
| 2025 | 9 | 1007th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 1058th in 1962 to 1007th in 2025.
The most babies named Whitney in Illinois in a single year was 339, in 1986. Its best showing was 44th among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Whitney reached its best rank of 6th in Utah (1986). See Whitney in every state →
How popular is Whitney in Illinois?
Whitney was the 1007th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Whitney that year. Since 1962, Illinois families have named 3,349 babies Whitney.
How many babies are named Whitney in Illinois?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Whitney in Illinois. The most babies named Whitney in Illinois in a single year was 339, in 1986.
What is the rank of Whitney in Illinois?
Whitney ranked 1007th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 44th among girls names in 1986.
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.