Illinois parents had a new favorite baby name for boys in 2024, according to new data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Liam replaced Noah in the No. 1 spot for baby boys in Illinois, breaking an 11-year streak in which Noah was the most popular boy’s name. Olivia, which has been the most popular girls’ name in Illinois since 2013, continued its run. Mia supplanted 2023 runner-up Emma for second place.
Illinois’ favorite baby names in 2024 concurred with national preferences. Liam and Olivia were also the most popular names in the United States. Check out more on the full list of national and statewide favorites below.
Most popular baby names in Illinois
Rank | Male name | Number of males | Female name | Number of females |
1 | Liam | 737 | Olivia | 501 |
2 | Noah | 670 | Mia | 477 |
3 | Oliver | 556 | Charlotte | 463 |
4 | Theodore | 509 | Sophia | 452 |
5 | Mateo | 476 | Emma | 447 |
6 | Henry | 463 | Amelia | 435 |
7 | Benjamin | 390 | Sofia | 388 |
8 | James | 389 | Isabella | 353 |
9 | William | 357 | Evelyn | 306 |
10 | Santiago | 356 | Ava | 299 |
Most popular baby names in the US in 2024
Rank | Male name | Female name |
1 | Liam | Olivia |
2 | Noah | Emma |
3 | Oliver | Amelia |
4 | Theodore | Charlotte |
5 | James | Mia |
6 | Henry | Sophia |
7 | Mateo | Isabella |
8 | Elijah | Evelyn |
9 | Lucas | Ava |
10 | William | Sofia |
See the top 100 names in Illinois here, or see how the popularity of names has changed over time (including your own) with a searchable database.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Most popular baby names of 2024 announced. See Illinois, US favorites