Ilse Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German and Dutch
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
A diminutive form of Elisabeth or Isabella, meaning 'God is abundance' or 'pledged to God'.
Meaning of the Name Ilse
Ilse is a German and Dutch name derived from the name Elisabeth. It is a diminutive form, often used as a nickname for Elisabeth or Isabella. The name has Germanic origins and means 'God is abundance' or 'pledged to God'. Ilse is a popular name in Germany and the Netherlands.
Popularity of the Name Ilse
The popularity for the name Ilse peaked in popularity in the year 1993 with 103 births, which ranked number 2,621 out of 23,762 unique names for that year. Ilse had the most female births in 1993 with 103, which ranked number 1,518 out of 15,799 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Ilse has increased sharply over the last ten years from 33 births to 56 births, an increase of 69.70%. Among females, Ilse has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 33 births to 56 births, an increase of 69.70%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ilse
- 20 Year Trend of Ilse: 3.70%
- 10 Year Trend of Ilse: 69.70%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ilse: 69.70%
Popularity of Ilse by State
Among females, Ilse was most popular in Southwestern states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 17 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ilse. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1658 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 1448 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ilse
- Total Births of Ilse: 59 (5.43%)
- Female Births of Ilse: 59 (5.43%)
Given the upward trend of Ilse over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.43% increase in total births, for a total of 59 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ilse have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 59 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.43%.