Illene
girl nameIllene entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1882 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1882
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3639 |
| 1920s | #3550 |
| 1930s | #2710 |
| 1940s | #3238 |
| 1950s | #4514 |
| 1960s | #6097 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Illene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Illene alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Illene in 2025?
- Illene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Illene most popular?
- Illene peaked in 1941, reaching #1882 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Illene with classmates?
- Illene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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