Most popular girl names in the 90s in Illinois

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January 18, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the 90s in Illinois

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Illinois using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in Illinois from 1990 to 1999.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. 黑料社 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. Laura

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,946
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 327 (#370 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231

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#49. Vanessa

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,976
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 891 (#140 most common name, -70.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 57,832

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#48. Jacqueline

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 2,982
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 600 (#213 most common name, -79.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #74
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 45,882

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#47. Haley

Haley is a name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,038
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 512 (#244 most common name, -83.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 71,181

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#46. Kaitlyn

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,053
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 631 (#200 most common name, -79.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,546

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#45. Emma

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,141
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,223 (#3 most common name, +130.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #56
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,199

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#44. Christina

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,178
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 400 (#310 most common name, -87.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639

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#43. Sara

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,204
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 753 (#166 most common name, -76.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #43
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,156

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#42. Andrea

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,284
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,207 (#97 most common name, -63.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,228

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#41. Erin

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,290
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 424 (#293 most common name, -87.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #50
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,330

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#40. Natalie

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,342
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,892 (#21 most common name, -13.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 63,367

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#39. Olivia

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,458
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,046 (#1 most common name, +132.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #38
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895

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#38. Maria

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,460
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,103 (#112 most common name, -68.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,856

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#37. Kelly

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,469
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 305 (#389 most common name, -91.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,687

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#36. Mary

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,557
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 857 (#146 most common name, -75.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,662

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#35. Morgan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,756
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,277 (#90 most common name, -66.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 91,188

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#34. Anna

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,822
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,076 (#38 most common name, -45.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,558

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#33. Kelsey

Kelsey is a name of English origin meaning "ship's victory".

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,949
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 352 (#351 most common name, -91.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 85,116

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#32. Allison

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,983
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,772 (#52 most common name, -55.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #41
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,425

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#31. Abigail

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 3,983
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,357 (#9 most common name, +9.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #42
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 72,757

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#30. Victoria

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,187
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,106 (#18 most common name, -25.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463

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#29. Courtney

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,250
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 183 (#609 (tie) most common name, -95.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278

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#28. Amber

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,321
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 337 (#361 (tie) most common name, -92.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598

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#27. Brianna

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,407
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,358 (#82 most common name, -69.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101

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#26. Melissa

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,619
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 656 (#192 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967

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#25. Alexandra

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,665
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,576 (#62 most common name, -66.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793

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#24. Katherine

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 4,879
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,269 (#91 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877

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#23. Michelle

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,058
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 819 (#153 most common name, -83.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515

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#22. Rebecca

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,264
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 589 (#219 most common name, -88.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703

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#21. Danielle

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,284
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 495 (#252 most common name, -90.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581

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#20. Alyssa

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,618
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,532 (#63 most common name, -72.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,249

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#19. Kayla

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 5,857
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,281 (#89 most common name, -78.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888

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#18. Jasmine

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,002
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 868 (#144 most common name, -85.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,302

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#17. Alexis

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,297
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,512 (#68 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188

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#16. Hannah

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,757
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,468 (#28 most common name, -63.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797

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#15. Rachel

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 6,926
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 627 (#203 most common name, -90.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144

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#14. Nicole

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,399
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,180 (#101 most common name, -84.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102

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#13. Taylor

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,511
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,525 (#64 most common name, -79.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021

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#12. Lauren

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,560
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,121 (#109 (tie) most common name, -85.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578

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#11. Megan

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,568
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 464 (#267 (tie) most common name, -93.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360

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#10. Jennifer

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,589
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#221 (tie) most common name, -92.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025

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#9. Stephanie

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,766
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 724 (#174 (tie) most common name, -90.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822

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#8. Brittany

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,991
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 238 (#492 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815

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#7. Amanda

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,156
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 361 (#342 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 191,101

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#6. Elizabeth

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 8,822
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,512 (#13 most common name, -60.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669

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#5. Sarah

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 9,803
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,500 (#69 most common name, -84.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371

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#4. Samantha

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,875
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,456 (#29 most common name, -77.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009

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#3. Emily

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 11,149
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,942 (#7 most common name, -55.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240

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#2. Ashley

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,076
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,345 (#84 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809

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#1. Jessica

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

Illinois
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,891
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 853 (#149 most common name, -94.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111

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