Aileen
girl name#799 in 2025Aileen entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #289 in 1926, ranks #799 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#799
rank today
#289
peak (1926)
340
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #771 |
| 1890s | #535 |
| 1900s | #374 |
| 1910s | #324 |
| 1920s | #306 |
| 1930s | #463 |
| 1940s | #606 |
| 1950s | #666 |
| 1960s | #655 |
| 1970s | #813 |
| 1980s | #743 |
| 1990s | #709 |
| 2000s | #508 |
| 2010s | #568 |
| 2020s | #735 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Aileen has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 26,000 people named Aileen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aileen alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aileen in 2025?
- Aileen ranks #799 among US girl names in 2025, with 340 babies given the name.
- When was the name Aileen most popular?
- Aileen peaked in 1926, reaching #289 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Aileen with classmates?
- Aileen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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