Most popular girl names in the '00s in Illinois

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February 7, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the '00s in Illinois

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 2000s in Illinois using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in Illinois from 2000 to 2009.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. 爆料TV 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. Evelyn

Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,362
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,937 (#12 most common name, +66.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #80
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 40,631

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#49. Maya

Maya has several possible origins and meanings. It may be a derivation of Maia, an ancient goddess of Greek mythology. Some believe it is of Hebrew origin meaning "water". Maya also means "illusion' in Sanskrit.

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,380
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,102 (#37 most common name, -11.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #81
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,994

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#48. Maria

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,441
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,103 (#112 most common name, -54.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 56,918

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#47. Addison

Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,444
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,793 (#22 most common name, +14.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 51,246

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#46. Michelle

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,470
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 819 (#153 most common name, -66.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,384

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#45. Andrea

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,483
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,207 (#97 most common name, -51.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 49,059

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#44. Destiny

Destiny is a name of Latin origin meaning "fate".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,670
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 780 (#159 most common name, -70.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,782

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#43. Jocelyn

Jocelyn is a name of Latin origin meaning "happy".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,693
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,194 (#98 most common name, -55.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #84
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 38,304

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#42. Kaitlyn

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,723
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 631 (#200 most common name, -76.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,885

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#41. Stephanie

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,757
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 724 (#174 (tie) most common name, -73.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 49,823

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#40. Madeline

Madeline is a name of English origin meaning "high tower".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,760
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,519 (#67 most common name, -45.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,249

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#39. Rachel

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,782
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#203 most common name, -77.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 68,310

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#38. Hailey

Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,849
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,766 (#53 most common name, -38.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 81,963

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#37. Allison

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,863
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,772 (#52 most common name, -38.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 59,958

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#36. Katherine

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,975
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,269 (#91 most common name, -57.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 65,330

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#35. Nicole

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 2,983
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,180 (#101 most common name, -60.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,522

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#34. Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,077
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 868 (#144 most common name, -71.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,029

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#33. Morgan

Morgan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "sea chief".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,100
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,277 (#90 most common name, -58.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,734

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#32. Alexandra

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,129
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,576 (#62 most common name, -49.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,206

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#31. Megan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,161
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 464 (#267 (tie) most common name, -85.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,812

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#30. Jennifer

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,205
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#221 (tie) most common name, -82.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 63,401

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#29. Ella

Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,211
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,240 (#17 most common name, +0.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 67,442

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#28. Sydney

Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,246
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,156 (#105 most common name, -64.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,431

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#27. Victoria

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,262
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,106 (#18 most common name, -4.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 84,924

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#26. Chloe

Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,645
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,942 (#20 most common name, -19.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 96,467

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#25. Julia

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,696
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,907 (#45 most common name, -48.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,848

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#24. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,927
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,525 (#64 most common name, -61.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 100,972

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#23. Brianna

Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,987
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,358 (#82 most common name, -65.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 99,768

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#22. Anna

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,039
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,076 (#38 most common name, -48.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,215

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#21. Lauren

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,236
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,121 (#109 (tie) most common name, -73.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 97,144

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#20. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,296
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,281 (#89 most common name, -70.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,317

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#19. Natalie

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,422
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,892 (#21 most common name, -34.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,076

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#18. Mia

Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,423
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,511 (#6 most common name, +24.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,475

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#17. Ava

Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,469
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,002 (#5 most common name, +34.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 104,495

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#16. Alyssa

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,724
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,532 (#63 most common name, -67.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 114,469

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#15. Sarah

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,770
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,500 (#69 most common name, -68.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 124,411

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#14. Jessica

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,777
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 853 (#149 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,630

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#13. Sophia

Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,390
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,572 (#2 most common name, +40.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,222

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#12. Ashley

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,514
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,345 (#84 most common name, -75.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,014

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#11. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,518
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,512 (#68 most common name, -72.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 130,801

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#10. Elizabeth

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,958
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#13 most common name, -41.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,457

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#9. Samantha

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,980
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,456 (#29 most common name, -58.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,281

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#8. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,113
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,468 (#28 most common name, -59.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 155,723

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#7. Madison

Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,395
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,296 (#15 most common name, -48.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 193,172

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#6. Grace

Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,396
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,505 (#14 most common name, -45.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,702

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#5. Isabella

Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,587
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,793 (#4 most common name, +3.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 149,534

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#4. Abigail

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,829
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,357 (#9 most common name, -36.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 150,882

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#3. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,697
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,046 (#1 most common name, +4.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 156,018

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#2. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,774
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,223 (#3 most common name, -7.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 181,305

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#1. Emily

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

Illinois
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,769
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,942 (#7 most common name, -49.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 223,714

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