Inez
Inez is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Pure or chaste.
Origin and history
Inez is an English spelling variant of Inés, the Spanish form of the Greek name Agnes. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it retains a classic vintage appeal with modern usage being moderate.
Popularity in the United States
68,353 babies in the United States have been named Inez since 1880. It ranks #485 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1363.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.8 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- AL (6.3 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,633 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,682 |
| 1900-1910 | 6,115 |
| 1910-1920 | 16,342 |
| 1920-1930 | 17,598 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,563 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,728 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,093 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,861 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,179 |
| 1980-1990 | 833 |
| 1990-2000 | 661 |
| 2000-2010 | 615 |
| 2010-2019 | 688 |
| 2020-2029 | 762 |
Famous people named Inez
- Inez Milholland: Suffragist, Lawyer
- Inez Andrews: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The 'z' spelling adapted the Spanish name Inés for English-speaking populations in the 19th century.
- Inez Milholland was a famous American suffragist who led a historic votes-for-women parade in 1913.