Ilsa
Every Ilsa since 1943 — 917 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ilsa
Ilsa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,622 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 917 American babies have been named Ilsa. Its peak came in 2011, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ilsa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ilsa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,622 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,835 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,673 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,415 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,785 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,741 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,358 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,674 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,639 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,386 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,259 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,440 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,571 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,254 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,288 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,689 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,970 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,222 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,183 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,624 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,947 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,203 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,485 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,569 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,434 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,803 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,313 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,745 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,469 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,960 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,005 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,621 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,580 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,186 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,961 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,843 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ilsa in 2025?
Ilsa ranked #5,622 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ilsa?
917 babies have been named Ilsa in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ilsa most popular?
Ilsa peaked in 2011, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Ilsa a boy or girl name?
Ilsa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ilsa rising or falling?
Ilsa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.