Most popular girl names in the 80s in Illinois

Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,931
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,772 (#52 most common name, -39.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,320

Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,100
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 891 (#140 most common name, -71.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690

Lindsey is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,224
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 154 (#725 (tie) most common name, -95.2% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 71,931

Lindsay is a name of English origin meaning "Lincoln's marsh or island of linden trees".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,237
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102 (#993 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 68,479

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,325
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,102 (#112 most common name, -66.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,648

Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,424
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 600 (#213 most common name, -82.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,525

Katie is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,451
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 298 (#398 (tie) most common name, -91.4% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 72,844

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

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,468
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#536 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 61,679

Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,485
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 142 (#771 (tie) most common name, -95.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412

Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,496
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 183 (#609 (tie) most common name, -94.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 84,298

Kristen is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,702
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 120 (#865 (tie) most common name, -96.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 83,219

Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,857
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 113 (#905 (tie) most common name, -97.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999

Kathryn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 3,890
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 375 (#331 (tie) most common name, -90.4% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 62,436

Kristin is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,059
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 28 (#1,867 most common name, -99.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 70,551

Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,655
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,207 (#97 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241

Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,742
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 169 (#667 (tie) most common name, -96.4% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,795
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 856 (#146 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842

Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,837
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 193 (#582 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548

Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 4,914
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 353 (#350 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998

Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,040
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 753 (#166 most common name, -85.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640

Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,551
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 592 (#217 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585

Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,565
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 94 (#1,036 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,702
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,269 (#91 most common name, -77.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154

Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris”, a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 5,778
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 337 (#361 (tie) most common name, -94.2% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935

Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,137
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 424 (#293 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814

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

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,236
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 495 (#252 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,317
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 238 (#492 most common name, -96.2% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,358
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,942 (#7 most common name, -22.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752

Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,394
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,034 (#121 most common name, -83.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435

Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,484
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 305 (#389 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,528
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 589 (#219 most common name, -91.0% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,553
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,455 (#29 most common name, -62.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122

Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,567
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 400 (#310 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 6,986
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 327 (#370 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,043
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#203 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657

Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,405
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 171 (#653 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610

Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,459
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#1,047 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,480
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,120 (#110 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122

Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,692
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 605 (#210 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,136
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 464 (#267 (tie) most common name, -94.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500

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

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,601
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 819 (#153 most common name, -90.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988

Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,434
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 655 (#192 most common name, -93.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,440
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 724 (#174 (tie) most common name, -93.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,266
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,509 (#13 most common name, -68.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938

Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,343
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,180 (#101 most common name, -90.4% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,500 (#69 most common name, -88.6% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,589
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,345 (#84 most common name, -90.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 15,939
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 361 (#342 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 19,158
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 853 (#149 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

Illinois
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 21,378
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#221 (tie) most common name, -97.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836