Ilene Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationeye-LEEN / /aɪˈliːn/

Greek; Hebrew

Meaning

Greek: bright; Hebrew: God has answered

Historical & Cultural Background

Ilene is often considered a variant of the name Helen, which has Greek origins meaning 'bright' or 'shining light.' The name has been used in various cultures, including Hebrew, where it signifies divine response. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Ilene has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable peak in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Eileen
  • Ilena

International Variants

  • Ilène (French)
  • Eilín (Irish)

Famous people named Ilene

Ilene Chaiken is a television producer and writer known for her work on 'The L Word.'.

Ilene Woods was an American actress and singer, best known for providing the voice of Cinderella in Disney's animated film.

Ilene Kristen is an actress recognized for her roles in soap operas such as 'One Life to Live.'.

Ilene Beckerman is an author and illustrator, celebrated for her book 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore.'.

Fictional characters named Ilene

Ilene is a character in the animated series 'The L Word: Generation Q,' representing a modern perspective on relationships.

Ilene is a supporting character in the novel 'The Last Summer,' contributing to the themes of friendship and growth.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ilene was first seen in the United States in 1891. Ilene has ranked as high as #620 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in New York, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ilene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ilene (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
55%
TX 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18915
18956
18965
18977
18986
189912
19007
190111
190213
190311
190414
190517
190618
190722
190824
190924
191033
191134
191242
191363
191483
1915128
1916138
1917152
1918186
1919206
1920192
1921222
1922241
1923242
1924275
1925271
1926313
1927327
1928272
1929251
1930257
1931284
1932222
1933242
1934224
1935219
1936263
1937248
1938343
1939283
1940227
1941235
1942287
1943272
1944280
1945313
1946386
1947413
1948404
1949385
1950453
1951425
1952383
1953334
1954346
1955324
1956301
1957306
1958293
1959267
1960275
1961230
1962248
1963180
1964206
1965184
1966144
1967153
1968132
1969115
1970112
197193
197281
197370
197455
197559
197671
197752
197866
197959
198056
198166
198255
198363
198463
198571
198664
198761
198859
198965
199059
199165
199235
199332
199435
199552
199638
199747
199871
199974
200065
200159
200250
200367
200465
200553
200674
200772
200864
200938
201041
201139
201245
201333
201440
201534
201626
201720
201821
201916
202015
202114
202217
202324
202422