How Many People Are Named Ilsa?
Complete statistics for the name Ilsa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ilsa, a very rare female name, is held by only 854 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 386,508 Americans. With a peak popularity in 2011, it's seen a decline since then, but remains a modern choice with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 895 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ilsa Through the Generations
Ilsa has been a name on the rise in recent decades, peaking in 2011 with 34 births. Today, it's predominantly favored by younger generations, with 493 out of 854 individuals being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Ilsa is a name increasingly embraced by new parents, though its overall usage has been declining since its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ilsa's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Ilsa
How Many People Have the Name Ilsa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 854 people in the United States currently share the name Ilsa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 386,508 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ilsa a Common or Rare Name?
Ilsa 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 Ilsa Mean?
Ilsa means "creative variant of Elsa" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ilsa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ilsa Most Popular?
The name Ilsa reached peak popularity in 2011, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Ilsa?
Approximately 854 people named Ilsa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 895. That works out to roughly 1 in 386,508 Americans.
Is Ilsa a rare name?
Ilsa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 386,508 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ilsa mean?
Ilsa means "creative variant of Elsa" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Ilsa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ilsa are male and 100% are female.
When was Ilsa most popular?
Ilsa peaked in 2011 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.