Ilene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ilene has its roots in the Greek name Helenē, meaning 'light' or 'bright'. It has evolved through various forms such as Helen and Helena before becoming popular in its current form. The name is associated with qualities of brightness and elegance. There is no significant biblical relevance for this name.
The name Ilene is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Ilene 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, 'Ilene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 504th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 432nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 513th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1220th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2188th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2813th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5461st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ilene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ilene"
Pronunciation
/aɪˈliːn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Ilene is derived from the Greek name 'Helenē', which is often associated with the meaning 'torch' or 'light'. It is sometimes thought to be connected to the Greek word 'helene', meaning 'moon' or 'bright one'.
Meaning
light, bright, shining one
Language Evolution
Helen (Ancient Greek), Helena (Latin), Ilene (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Ilene gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a variant of Helen.
Variants & Derivatives
Helen, Helena, Eileen
Modern Popularity & Image
Ilene is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Ilene Chaiken, television producer and writer, Ilene Woods, voice actress known for her role as Cinderella
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ilene"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ilene"
"Ilene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 504th of 9107 | 3,302 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 432nd of 9204 | 4,722 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 513th of 12526 | 6,159 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1220th of 19264 | 1,502 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2188th of 27321 | 883 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2813th of 35406 | 924 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5461st of 30306 | 282 |
Regional Popularity of "Ilene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ilene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
22.03% 312th/1416 |
45.90% 633rd/1379 |
30.09% 712th/2366 |
36.34% 415th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
17.79% 275th/1546 |
24.23% 377th/1556 |
33.36% 785th/2353 |
23.27% 360th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.62% 526th/2227 |
13.00% 316th/2430 |
33.30% 950th/2853 |
19.14% 531st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.96% 1438th/2937 |
19.41% 676th/3483 |
63.39% 2230th/3518 |
28.19% 1140th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
40.22% 1800th/4475 |
48.59% 2524th/5194 |
20.50% 1295th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
72.93% 3766th/5164 |
42.91% 3138th/7313 |
18.06% 1348th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.74% 4826th/6822 |
41.51% 2605th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ilene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ilene" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.