How old is someone named Ileana?
The average Ileana is 31 years old.
Half of all living Ileanas are between 16 and 43.
When was Ileana popular?
Ileana is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 1991.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 110 | 0 |
| 1930s | 38 | 0 |
| 1940s | 27 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 182 | 140 |
| 1960s | 547 | 480 |
| 1970s | 505 | 470 |
| 1980s | 687 | 670 |
| 1990s | 1,232 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 931 | 920 |
| 2010s | 876 | 870 |
| 2020s | 477 | 480 |
How many Ileanas are still alive?
About 5,300 Ileanas are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 5,600 babies named Ileana since 1918.
Nearly every Ileana ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ileana?
About one in four living Ileanas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 8%
- Gen X 14%
- Millennial 28%
- Gen Z 29%
- Gen Alpha 21%
Is Ileana an old name?
Somewhat. Ileana is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ileana will be 43 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ileana a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Ileanas are women.
Names the same age as Ileana
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Ileana's name twin is Simone. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Simone's age curve is the closest match to Ileana's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Ileana
How old is the average Ileana?
The average Ileana in the US is 31 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ileana?
About 5,300 Ileanas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,600 babies given the name since 1918.
When was the name Ileana most popular?
In 1991, when about 140 baby girls were named Ileana.
Is Ileana a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 29% of living Ileanas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this