Ilse Girl

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationIL-suh / ˈɪl.zə

German; Dutch

Meaning

German: pledged to God; Dutch: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

Ilse is a diminutive of the name Elisabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. It has been used in German-speaking countries since the 19th century. The name gained popularity in the Netherlands and has been associated with various cultural figures. Its usage reflects a blend of traditional and modern naming practices.

Trend Summary

Ilse has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ilse
  • Elsa

International Variants

  • Ilse (German)
  • Ilse (Dutch)
  • Elsa (Swedish)

Famous people named Ilse

Ilse Aichinger was an Austrian writer known for her contributions to post-war literature.

Ilse Koch was a German woman notorious for her role during World War II.

Ilse von Stach was a German artist recognized for her paintings.

Ilse Neumann was a German politician who served in the Bundestag.

Fictional characters named Ilse

Ilse is a character in the novel 'The Good Earth' by Pearl S. Buck, representing traditional values.

Ilse is a character in the animated film 'Frozen', known for her strong personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ilse was first seen in the United States in 1914. Ilse has ranked as high as #1144 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Ilse has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ilse (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
191410
19159
19168
19176
191812
19228
192410
192610
192715
19287
192916
193023
19319
193210
19339
19347
19357
193614
19375
19385
19399
19435
19445
19456
194911
19515
19525
195312
19549
19557
19566
195710
19587
19595
19608
196111
19629
196410
196514
19668
19677
19687
196910
197011
19718
19729
19746
19757
19777
19788
19809
19817
19826
19835
19848
198510
198614
198724
198841
198936
199050
199177
199248
1993103
1994103
199572
199667
199776
199875
199949
200050
200148
200254
200363
200439
200570
200652
200744
200855
200952
201040
201143
201233
201331
201440
201533
201625
201729
201831
201932
202032
202135
202256
202328
202427