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A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God' or 'God is my oath'. This name suggests a person who is steadfast, noble, and carries an aura of quiet confidence and grace.

Key Stats

Total births1,774
GenderMale (20% / 80%)
Peak year1922
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1914
Most recent2012
Syllables2
OriginGerman, Dutch, English
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

🏛️ Vintage Heritage

Top States

LA — 45%NY — 43%SC — 6%FL — 4%ME — 2%

Notable People

Ilsa Lund (Protagonist in Casablanca) · Ilsa Faust (Intelligence officer in Mission: Impossible) · Ilsa Konrads (World record-holding swimmer) · Ilsa J. Bick (Award-winning author of Ashes) · Ilsa Paulson (Professional dog musher and adventurer)

Nicknames & Diminutives

IlsLulu

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