Feminine dossier · first seen 1914
Ilse
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1993
Peak births
103
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Ilse
How many people are named Ilse?
An estimated 2,097 living Americans are named Ilse.
How rare is Ilse?
Ilse is very rare among babies today, with 37 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 64.1% from its 1993 peak.
How old is the typical Ilse?
The median age of a living American named Ilse is approximately 26 years, with most bearers falling between 16 and 33 years old.
Is Ilse still popular?
Yes — Ilse is currently rising in popularity, with 37 births in 2025.
Where is Ilse most common?
Ilse has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 4.3× more often than the national baseline.
1914Peak 19932025
Peak year
1993
Decline from peak
64.1%
2025
37
All-time
2,401