How Many People Are Named Illene?
Complete statistics for the name Illene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Illene is a very rare female name, with only 136 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 2,424,268 Americans. The vast majority of those named Illene are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1941.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 88All 368 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1941Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Illene Through the Generations
Illene has been a stable presence through the generations, peaking in 1941 with 19 births. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with older generations, with all 136 estimated living bearers being over 60 years old. This makes Illene a classic name that hasn't seen much change in its popularity since its heyday.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Illene's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Illene
How Many People Have the Name Illene?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 136 people in the United States currently share the name Illene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,424,268 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Illene a Common or Rare Name?
Illene is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Illene Mean?
Illene means "creative variant of Elaine" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Illene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Illene Most Popular?
The name Illene reached peak popularity in 1941, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Illene?
Approximately 136 people named Illene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 368. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,424,268 Americans.
Is Illene a rare name?
Illene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,424,268 Americans has this name.
What does the name Illene mean?
Illene means "creative variant of Elaine" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Illene more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Illene are male and 100% are female.
When was Illene most popular?
Illene peaked in 1941 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.