Inez
Inez is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Pure or chaste.
Origin and history
Inez is a traditional variant spelling of Inés, the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Greek name Agnes. Historically used primarily as a female name, it also appears rarely in official U.S. male birth records. It carries a classical, vintage feel in English-speaking regions.
Popularity in the United States
955 babies in the United States have been named Inez since 1880. It ranks #3724 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (98.4 %)
- CA (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 100 |
| 1920-1930 | 222 |
| 1930-1940 | 161 |
| 1940-1950 | 113 |
| 1950-1960 | 95 |
| 1960-1970 | 64 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 26 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Inez is the Hispanicized variant of Agnes, originating from the Greek word 'hagnos' meaning pure.
- While historically predominantly female, U.S. birth records document over 900 males named Inez since 1880.