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 2017.

Top 15 Boy Names of 2017 for Illinois

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

Top 15 Girl Names of 2017 for Illinois

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

Here are the 15 boy names for Missouri

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

And lastly, the top girl names for Missouri

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

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