Ines
Ines is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure or chaste.
Origin and history
Ines is the Romance-language form of the Greek name Agnes. It translates to 'pure' or 'chaste' and has deep historic roots across Southern Europe. In the United States, it has experienced steady, modest usage, often appealing to parents seeking an elegant, multicultural classic.
Popularity in the United States
6,751 babies in the United States have been named Ines since 1880. It ranks #2056 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1273.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32 %)
- NY (29.4 %)
- TX (19.7 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- IL (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 104 |
| 1900-1910 | 186 |
| 1910-1920 | 605 |
| 1920-1930 | 761 |
| 1930-1940 | 410 |
| 1940-1950 | 217 |
| 1950-1960 | 255 |
| 1960-1970 | 379 |
| 1970-1980 | 359 |
| 1980-1990 | 335 |
| 1990-2000 | 522 |
| 2000-2010 | 761 |
| 2010-2019 | 949 |
| 2020-2029 | 890 |
Famous people named Ines
- Ines Sainz: Journalist, Television Host
- Inès de La Fressange: Model, Fashion Designer
Fun facts
- Ines developed as the Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French counterpart to the English name Agnes.
- Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a famous 17th-century Mexican scholar, poet, and Catholic nun.