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Summary

Ileen is an Irish name derived from Ailbhe, meaning 'noble' or 'bright'. It has evolved through forms like Ailbhe and Ailín. The name is not mentioned in the Bible and gained popularity in the 20th century as a variant of Aileen. Today, it is perceived as a unique and warm name, with notable figures bearing the name.

The name Ileen is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ileen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ileen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1373rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1589th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2356th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6305th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7866th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5758th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11914th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ileen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.