Total births
55
Girls' name · since 1896
Iler
Iler has 55 recorded births since 1896 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1914 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 55
- total births
- 1896–1930
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Iler sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 55 recorded since 1896.
Social Security Administration records show Iler recorded 55 times among girls since 1896, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 1930.
- 55 total births
- 1896–1930 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
55 girls have been named Iler since 1896, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1930.
- 55
- total births
- 1896–1930
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Iler was born in this single decade.
1914
Single peak year
9 babies were named Iler in 1914 - its busiest year on record.
Iler's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Iler splits its recorded history at 1913: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1896 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1914 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Iler at a glance
Last recorded 1930Peak year
1914
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Iler popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1930
- Peak year (1914)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Iler by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Iler's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Iler births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
27 births
- 1920s
1920s
12 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 27 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iler? ▼
Since 1896, Social Security records show 55 babies named Iler. The most recent recorded year was 1930. Its busiest year on record was 1914, with 9 births.
When was Iler most popular? ▼
Iler was most popular in the 1910s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1914.
How long has the name Iler been used? ▼
Records for Iler go back to 1896, giving 35 years of history through 1930.
What names are similar to Iler? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ilene, Ileana, Ileen, Ilean, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Iler's data
- Iler's decade-level peak was the 1910s (27 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Iler
Nearby Names Like Iler
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iler
Ilene Girl
#5620 17,840 births
Ileana Girl
#2393 5,617 births
Ileen Girl
#13529 2,152 births
Ilean Girl
965 births
Ilena Girl
#9011 702 births
Compare Iler side by side: Iler vs Ilene Iler vs Ileana Iler vs Ileen
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1896–1930 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Iler: Baby Name Since 1896 - 55 Births, Peak 1914." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iler. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Iler draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.