What Are Missouri and Illinois’ Most Popular Baby Names?

Having a baby is the most exciting time in a couple's relationship, but picking out the perfect name can also be a pretty stressful experience.

There are several books and websites with baby name ideas. I knew when I was pregnant that the middle names would be in honor of our grandmothers. But the first names were a bit more challenging. Social Security puts out an annual list of popular baby names for each state. So if you need an idea of what to name your baby (or maybe what NOT to name your baby), here are the top girl and boy names in the state of Illinois from 2020.

Top 15 Boy Names of 2020 for Illinois

1. Noah
2. Liam
3. Alexander
4. Jacob
5. William
6. Michael
7. Benjamin
8. Daniel
9. Mason
10. James
11. Logan
12. Ethan
13. Aiden
14. Anthony
15. Henry

Top 15 Girl Names of 2020 for Illinois

1. Olivia
2. Emma
3. Sophia
4. Mia
5. Isabella
6. Ava
7. Sofia
8. Abigail
9. Emily
10. Amelia
11. Charlotte
12. Evelyn
13. Grace
14. Madison
15. Avery

Here are the 15 boy names for Missouri

1. Liam
2. William
3. Mason
4. Henry
5. Jackson
6. Oliver
7. Elijah
8. Noah
9. Carter
10. James
11. Wyatt
12. Owen
13. Lucas
14. Logan
15. Michael

And lastly, the top girl names for Missouri

1. Emma
2. Olivia
3. Ava
4. Harper
5. Charlotte
6. Sophia
7. Amelia
8. Abigail
9. Evelyn
10. Avery
11. Lillian
12. Nora
13. Elizabeth
14. Isabella
15. Mia

So happy baby naming! To see the full list of names and states, click here.