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The Most Popular Baby Names in Illinois

Oh, baby! These are the baby names that Illinois parents loved in 2022.

Chicago Parent Editorial Team
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We know picking a name for a baby isn’t easy. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are some names to add to your list.

The Social Security Administration recently released its most popular baby names of 2022. Top baby names in the U.S. in 2022 were Liam and Olivia. But in Illinois, it’s Noah stole the show for No. 1 boys name, while Olivia stayed true to the national trend.

See what other popular baby names topped the lists in Illinois below.

Top baby names for girls in Illinois

  1. Olivia
  2. Sophia
  3. Emma
  4. Charlotte
  5. Amelia
  6. Mia
  7. Isabella
  8. Ava
  9. Camila
  10. Sofia

Top baby names for boys in Illinois

  1. Noah
  2. Liam
  3. Oliver
  4. Mateo
  5. Theodore
  6. Benjamin
  7. Henry
  8. James
  9. William
  10. Sebastian

Find the full Illinois list here.

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