NAME PROFILE
Ilene
Ilene is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'light,' often symbolizing brightness and clarity. It carries a gentle and beautiful connotation, suggesting a person who brings warmth and positivity to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 17,840 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1950 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 30%NY — 22%IL — 16%MI — 16%TX — 16%
Notable People
Ilene Chaiken (Television producer, *The L Word*) · Ilene Woods (Voice actress, *Cinderella*) · Ilene Beckerman (Author, *Love, Loss, and What I Wore*) · Ilene Kristin (Actress, *One Life to Live*) · Ilene Graff (Actress, *Mr. Belvedere*)
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