Ilse
- Pronunciation
- [Ilse]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Noble
- Origin
- German
Ilse Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,364 baby girls have been named Ilse. The name peaked in 1993 with 103 US births that year (rank #1524). In 2024, ranked #4929 nationally — 3,405 places below its 1993 peak.
Top States for Ilse
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ilse births are: California (517), Texas (514), Arizona (62).
Other German-Origin Names Like Ilse
If you like Ilse's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Ilse's exact length and starting letter: Iago, Iain, Idal, Idas, Iden.
Quick Facts About Ilse
Variant Forms
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Compare Ilse to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ilse against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).