Ilse

Ilse is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 27 girls in the United States.

Ilse at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ilse

Ilse belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ilse first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1516 in 1994, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 2,364 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ilse in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#1516 in 1994
Peak year
1993
Babies named Ilse in 2024
27
Total since 1880
2,364

Ilse in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#3116 in 2006
Babies named Ilse in 2024
3
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilse mean?

The meaning of Ilse is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ilse a boy or girl name?

Ilse is a girl name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ilse?

Ilse comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ilse?

Ilse first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #1516 in 1994, and 27 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].