Ileen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Norman
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Gaelic word for 'beauty', Ileen means 'bright, shining one'.
Meaning of the Name Ileen
Ileen is a variant of the name Eileen. It is of Norman origin and means 'bright, shining one' in Gaelic. The name is derived from the word 'ail' meaning 'beauty' and the diminutive suffix '-een' meaning 'little'. Ileen is often used as a feminine given name in Ireland and Scotland.
Popularity of the Name Ileen
The popularity for the name Ileen peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 51 births, which ranked number 2,079 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Ileen had the most female births in 1924 with 51, which ranked number 1,096 out of 5,900 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Ileen has declined sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 9 births, a decline of -62.50%. Among females, Ileen has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 9 births, a decline of -62.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ileen
- 20 Year Trend of Ileen: -52.63%
- 10 Year Trend of Ileen: -62.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ileen: -62.50%
Popularity of Ileen by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ileen. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ileen in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ileen is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ileen
- Total Births of Ileen: 8 (-9.34%)
- Female Births of Ileen: 8 (-9.34%)
Given the downward trend of Ileen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.34% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ileen have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.34%.