Inez
i-nez
US Popularity:3018
Origin:Portuguese
Meaning:Pure, chaste
Inez is a girl's given name of Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Latin name, Agnes, meaning "pure" or "chaste," and is commonly used throughout Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. Agnes' popularity as a girl's name dissipated in the US from about the 1970s onwards. However, Inez is a timeless choice that appeals to new parents for its European feel and refreshing sound.
Inez Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Inez is currently #1770 on The Bump
Girl:Inez is currently #788 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Inez is currently #3018 in U.S. births
Girl:Inez is currently #1158 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3018
in 2023
+ 589
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg, 69, 157
Name Doctor, Inez
Ancestry, Inez Family History
Behind the Name, Inez, November 2019
Behind the Name, Agnes, April 2021
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