Girl
Ilene
torch, bright light
About Ilene
Ilene combines simplicity with a gentle sophistication that spans generations. The name's understated elegance allows it to transition seamlessly from childhood to adulthood, never feeling out of place at any stage of life.
With its soft sounds and flowing cadence, Ilene creates a subtle yet lasting impression. It's a name that whispers rather than shouts, suggesting a quiet confidence and inner strength.
The beauty of Ilene lies in its versatility—it suits a creative spirit, a thoughtful intellectual, or a natural leader with equal measure.
Neither trendy nor outdated, Ilene occupies that rare sweet spot of timelessness that many parents seek. It's familiar enough to be easily pronounced and spelled, yet uncommon enough that your daughter won't share her name with multiple classmates.
Ilene's graceful sound offers a perpetual gift: a name that ages as beautifully as the person carrying it.
Popularity of the Name Ilene
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1899 | #951 |
| 1902 | #994 |
| 1904 | #976 |
| 1905 | #908 |
| 1906 | #884 |
| 1907 | #805 |
| 1908 | #798 |
| 1909 | #836 |
| 1910 | #745 |
| 1911 | #745 |
| 1912 | #772 |
| 1913 | #654 |
| 1914 | #637 |
| 1915 | #570 |
| 1916 | #570 |
| 1917 | #545 |
| 1918 | #497 |
| 1919 | #463 |
| 1920 | #499 |
| 1921 | #462 |
| 1922 | #428 |
| 1923 | #435 |
| 1924 | #422 |
| 1925 | #418 |
| 1926 | #386 |
| 1927 | #379 |
| 1928 | #411 |
| 1929 | #422 |
| 1930 | #410 |
| 1931 | #386 |
| 1932 | #445 |
| 1933 | #411 |
| 1934 | #435 |
| 1935 | #438 |
| 1936 | #392 |
| 1937 | #412 |
| 1938 | #347 |
| 1939 | #397 |
| 1940 | #451 |
| 1941 | #448 |
| 1942 | #426 |
| 1943 | #452 |
| 1944 | #428 |
| 1945 | #400 |
| 1946 | #386 |
| 1947 | #393 |
| 1948 | #394 |
| 1949 | #408 |
| 1950 | #379 |
| 1951 | #397 |
| 1952 | #438 |
| 1953 | #466 |
| 1954 | #479 |
| 1955 | #514 |
| 1956 | #541 |
| 1957 | #547 |
| 1958 | #578 |
| 1959 | #611 |
| 1960 | #597 |
| 1961 | #685 |
| 1962 | #641 |
| 1963 | #770 |
| 1964 | #722 |
| 1965 | #734 |
| 1966 | #831 |
| 1967 | #808 |
| 1968 | #901 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Ilene
Names Similar to Ilene
Nicknames for Ilene
- Ily
- Lene
- Lenny
- Illie
- Lena
