Inez
Peaked at #96 nationally in 1909, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Inez has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Inez — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#96
in 1909
Current rank
#1407
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Inez reached its peak popularity for girls in 1909, ranking #96 nationally with 826 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2824 (2014) to #1407 (2024) — a 50% improvement.
As of 2024, Inez ranks #1407 nationally for girls, with 158 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,407 | 158 |
| 2023 | #1,639 | 127 |
| 2022 | #1,981 | 99 |
| 2021 | #1,590 | 132 |
| 2020 | #2,056 | 90 |
| 2019 | #2,410 | 74 |
| 2018 | #2,347 | 78 |
| 2017 | #2,274 | 82 |
Inez — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1077
in 1911
Last ranked
#12851
in 2021
Years tracked
89
1906–2021
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1906, Inez reached its peak popularity for boys in 1911, ranking #1077 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Inez hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #12851.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #12,851 | 5 |
| 2017 | #11,290 | 6 |
| 2015 | #12,814 | 5 |
| 2014 | #11,247 | 6 |
| 2007 | #11,452 | 6 |
| 2005 | #10,598 | 6 |
| 2002 | #11,346 | 5 |
| 1999 | #10,543 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Inez most popular?
Inez was most popular in 1909, when it ranked #96 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Inez becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Inez?
At least 69,151 babies have been recorded with the name Inez in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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