Illinois Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
31% Masculine / 69% Feminine
Meaning:
Illinois is an American state named after the Illiniwek tribe, meaning 'men' or 'warriors'.
Meaning of the Name Illinois
Illinois is a name typically associated with the American state of Illinois, which was named after the Native American Illini tribe. The name 'Illinois' is derived from the Algonquin word 'Illiniwek' meaning 'men' or 'warriors'. It is believed that the Illiniwek tribe originally inhabited the region around the Illinois River. Today, Illinois is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant cities.
Popularity of the Name Illinois
The popularity for the name Illinois peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 6 births, which ranked number 8,212 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Illinois had the most female births in 1920 with 6, which ranked number 4,398 out of 5,767 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1923 with 5, which ranked number 4,239 out of 4,904 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Illinois
Popularity of Illinois by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Illinois. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Illinois in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Illinois is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Illinois
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