Ilene Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ilene is a variant of the Irish name Eileen, meaning 'beauty' or 'pleasant'.
Meaning of the Name Ilene
Ilene is a variant of the name Eileen, which is believed to have originated from the Irish name Eibhlín. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'aibhlin' meaning 'beauty' or 'pleasant'. Ilene is often considered a modern form of Eileen and gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Popularity of the Name Ilene
The popularity for the name Ilene peaked in popularity in the year 1950 with 453 births, which ranked number 701 out of 9,281 unique names for that year. Ilene had the most female births in 1950 with 453, which ranked number 380 out of 6,110 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Ilene has declined sharply over the last ten years from 45 births to 16 births, a decline of -64.44%. Among females, Ilene has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 45 births to 16 births, a decline of -64.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ilene
- 20 Year Trend of Ilene: -68.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Ilene: -64.44%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ilene: -64.44%
Popularity of Ilene by State
Among females, Ilene was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ilene. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ilene
- Total Births of Ilene: 14 (-9.82%)
- Female Births of Ilene: 14 (-9.82%)
Given the downward trend of Ilene over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.82% decrease in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ilene have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.82%.