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Ilse
Ilse is a Germanic name meaning 'pledged to God,' derived from the name Elisabeth. It carries a sense of nobility and grace, often associated with strong, independent women. Those named Ilse are often seen as compassionate and thoughtful, with a strong sense of justice.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,401 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1994 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | German, Dutch |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 40%CA — 36%AZ — 11%IL — 7%NY — 6%
Notable People
Ilse Koch (Nazi concentration camp guard, known as the 'Witch of Buchenwald') · Ilse Bock (German actress) · Ilse DeLange (Dutch singer-songwriter) · Ilse Jacobsen (Danish designer) · Ilse Bing (German photographer)
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