Ileen
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ileen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 997 babies have been named Ileen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ileen is past its peak , currently ranked #38,772 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,772
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ileen
Ileen is a girl name .
Ileen is currently ranked #38,772 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ileen include Ile, Ily, Ilie, and Ilekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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