girl's name
Ismene
iz-MEE-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 197
Ismene is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1942, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ismene Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 15 |
How Popular Is Ismene?
In 2015, Ismene was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Ismene Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Ismene Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Ismène | Ismène is a rare spelling of Ismene, written with a grave accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ismene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ismene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ismene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ismene
- English iz-MEE-nee
Sibling Names for Ismene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ismene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ismene
How popular is the name Ismene?
In 2015, Ismene was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Ismene a girl's or a boy's name?
Ismene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ismene?
Ismene has 3 syllables.
When was Ismene most popular?
Ismene peaked in 1942, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.