girl's name
Illene
ih-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 368
Illene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1965 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1941, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Illene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 62 |
| 1960s | 17 |
How Popular Is Illene?
In 1965, Illene was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Illene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Illene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Illene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Illene
- English ih-LEEN
Sibling Names for Illene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Illene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Illene
How popular is the name Illene?
In 1965, Illene was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Illene a girl's or a boy's name?
Illene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Illene?
Illene has 2 syllables.
When was Illene most popular?
Illene peaked in 1941, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.