Most popular baby names for boys in Illinois

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November 30, 2022
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Most popular baby names for boys in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Illinois in 2021.

Liam has been the most popular boy name in the United States for the last five years, while Noah, Oliver, Elijah, and James round out the top five.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.

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#50. Elias

Elias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is my God".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 220

National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,305

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#49. Leonardo

Leonardo is a name of Italian origin meaning "lion brave".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 223

National
- Rank: #87
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,081

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#47. Nolan (tie)

Nolan is a name of Irish origin meaning "champion".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 227

National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,319

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#47. Asher (tie)

Asher is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "happy".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 227

National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,281

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#46. Santiago

Santiago is a name of Spanish origin meaning "Saint James".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 230

National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,043

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#44. Grayson (tie)

Grayson is a name of English origin meaning "son of the steward".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 232

National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,499

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#44. Dylan (tie)

Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 232

National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,718

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#43. Luke

Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 234

National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,660

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#42. Samuel

Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 242

National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,501

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#41. Cameron

Cameron is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "crooked river".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 244

National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,101

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#40. Carter

Carter is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "transporter of goods".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 245

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,163

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#39. Lincoln

Lincoln is a name of English origin meaning "lake settlement".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 247

National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,653

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#38. Matthew

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 249

National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,420

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#36. Gabriel (tie)

Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 252

National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,216

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#36. David (tie)

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 252

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,843

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#35. Miles

Miles is a name of Latin origin meaning "soldier".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 254

National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,694

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#34. Isaac

Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 257

National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,907

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#33. Wyatt

Wyatt is a name of English origin meaning "brave in war".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 262

National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,981

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#32. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 264

National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,642

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#31. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 270

National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,952

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#30. Jacob

Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 282

National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,397

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#29. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 286

National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,130

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#28. Luca

Luca is a name of Latin origin meaning "bringer of light".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 290

National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,847

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#27. Levi

Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 302

National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,469

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#25. Julian (tie)

Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 303

National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,629

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#25. Aiden (tie)

Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 303

National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,252

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#24. Jackson

Jackson is a name of English origin meaning "son of Jack".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 308

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,197

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#23. Ethan

Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 310

National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,804

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#21. Joseph (tie)

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 317

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,067

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#21. Anthony (tie)

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 317

National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,741

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#20. Mason

Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 318

National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,040

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#19. Sebastian

Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 325

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,867

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#18. Elijah

Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 348

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,708

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#17. Leo

Leo is a name of Greek origin meaning "lion".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 363

National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,749

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#15. Michael (tie)

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 385

National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,041

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#15. Jack (tie)

Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 385

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,504

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#14. Daniel

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 389

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,066

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#13. Owen

Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning "young warrior".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 396

National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,713

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#12. Lucas

Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 400

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,501

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#11. James

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 402

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,367

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#10. Logan

Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 406

National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,786

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#9. Mateo

Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 415

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,112

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#8. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 422

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,088

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#7. Theodore

Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 435

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,535

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#6. Alexander

Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 450

National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,344

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#5. Benjamin

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 490

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,791

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#4. Henry

Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 498

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,307

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#3. Oliver

Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 584

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 14,616

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#2. Liam

Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 613

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 20,272

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#1. Noah

Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 648

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 18,739

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