Ileen
girl nameIleen entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #1064 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#1064
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1592 |
| 1900s | #2033 |
| 1910s | #1499 |
| 1920s | #1197 |
| 1930s | #1581 |
| 1940s | #1711 |
| 1950s | #2468 |
| 1960s | #3681 |
| 1970s | #6629 |
| 1980s | #7783 |
| 1990s | #7942 |
| 2000s | #5767 |
| 2010s | #8303 |
| 2020s | #12441 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ileen has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Ileen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ileen alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ileen in 2025?
- Ileen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ileen most popular?
- Ileen peaked in 1925, reaching #1064 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ileen with classmates?
- Ileen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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