Inez
Girl nameInez has been given to 69,308 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1920.
Meaning & origin
Anglicised form of Spanish Inés and Portuguese Inês, both from Latin Agnes, from Ancient Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnḗ). First used in 18th century English poetry and plays referring to Inês de Castro. Doublet of Agnes.
Origin: Spanish
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
69,308
Peak year
1920 (2,131 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +133%
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Rank through the decades
Inez's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #112 |
| 1925 | #139 |
| 1950 | #429 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Inez — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Inez.
FAQ
How popular is the name Inez?
Inez has been given to 69,308 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Inez peak?
Inez peaked in 1920, when 2,131 babies were given the name.
Is Inez a girl or boy name?
Inez is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Inez are girls).
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