Ilse is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3937 in 2025 with 37 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 76 births ranking #1917. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 44.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 43,440 girls born was named Ilse. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.