Inez
girl name#1396 in 2025Inez entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #96 in 1909, ranks #1396 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1396
rank today
#96
peak (1909)
156
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #143 |
| 1890s | #124 |
| 1900s | #107 |
| 1910s | #105 |
| 1920s | #143 |
| 1930s | #208 |
| 1940s | #332 |
| 1950s | #520 |
| 1960s | #759 |
| 1970s | #1059 |
| 1980s | #1530 |
| 1990s | #2125 |
| 2000s | #2722 |
| 2010s | #2638 |
| 2020s | #1676 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Inez has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Living bearers
About 14,500 people named Inez are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Inez alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Inez in 2025?
- Inez ranks #1396 among US girl names in 2025, with 156 babies given the name.
- When was the name Inez most popular?
- Inez peaked in 1909, reaching #96 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Inez with classmates?
- Inez will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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