Holding steady.
Popularity of Ileene since 1913
Babies named Ileene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 134 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ileene is a spelling variant of Eileen, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish Eibhlín. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, but it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1920, when it was given to 17 babies, ranking 2,584th. Since then, its usage has been sporadic, and it has not ranked in the top 1000 in recent decades. As of 2025, the name has a stable but very low frequency, with no significant revival. Ileene is found almost exclusively among girls, and its top states historically were New York and Illinois, though numbers are too small for a clear regional pattern.
Ileene is a variant spelling of Eileen, which derives from the Irish name Eibhlín, a Gaelic form of Helen. Helen originates from the Greek Helene, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. The name was popularized in Ireland and later spread to English-speaking countries, with various spelling variants emerging in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ile, Leena
Sibling names for Ileene
Names that share Ileene's style, for a brother or sister.
