Ilona
4 countries#301 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ilona was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
13,224 births recorded 1925–2022 · currently #301 · peaked in 2004 with 1,494 births
Most common in: Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Rhône, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,332 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #3832 · peaked in 1946 with 102 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
264 births recorded 1978–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 19 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
232 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 1996 with 19 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
32 births recorded 1978–2004 · peaked in 1984 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Ilona’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #62 | — |
| 2004 | #51 | ↑11 |
| 2005 | #48 | ↑3 |
| 2006 | #119 | ↓71 |
| 2007 | #194 | ↓75 |
| 2008 | #195 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #178 | ↑17 |
| 2010 | #192 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #193 | ↓1 |
| 2012 | #216 | ↓23 |
| 2013 | #247 | ↓31 |
| 2014 | #288 | ↓41 |
| 2015 | #336 | ↓48 |
| 2016 | #372 | ↓36 |
| 2017 | #455 | ↓83 |
| 2018 | #406 | ↑49 |
| 2019 | #332 | ↑74 |
| 2020 | #230 | ↑102 |
| 2021 | #255 | ↓25 |
| 2022 | #301 | ↓46 |
Frequently asked questions about Ilona
Is Ilona a popular name?
Yes — Ilona currently ranks #301 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Ilona more common for boys or girls?
Ilona is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Ilona most popular?
Ilona peaked in 2004 in France, with 1,494 recorded births that year.
Is Ilona rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Ilona’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #789 in 1925 to #301 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Ilona?
At least 16,820 babies have been recorded with the name Ilona across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ilona popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ilona appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ilona?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Ilona include Hampton, Hayzel, Ishanvi, Ishika.
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