FitBabyNames.com
For US Baby names

Summary

Inez is a name of Spanish origin derived from Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. It evolved from Agnes to Inez through various forms. The name is associated with qualities of grace and purity, and it does not have specific biblical relevance. Its popularity grew in the 19th century and remains a classic choice today.

The name Inez is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Inez has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Inez' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1820th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1910th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2661st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4186th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7156th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16764th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16116th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 122nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 236th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 530th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 975th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1795th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2668th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2059th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Inez' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.