Illona
girl nameIllona entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #1919 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#1919
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2684 |
| 1950s | #3542 |
| 1960s | #6322 |
| 1970s | #8144 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Illona are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Illona alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Illona in 2025?
- Illona is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Illona most popular?
- Illona peaked in 1946, reaching #1919 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Illona with classmates?
- Illona will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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