Rising since 1986, #1,109 for girls today.
Popularity of Ines since 1883
Babies named Ines per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 | 0 |
| 1890s | 104 | 0 |
| 1900s | 186 | 0 |
| 1910s | 605 | 32 |
| 1920s | 761 | 74 |
| 1930s | 410 | 44 |
| 1940s | 217 | 49 |
| 1950s | 255 | 29 |
| 1960s | 379 | 22 |
| 1970s | 359 | 36 |
| 1980s | 335 | 23 |
| 1990s | 522 | 43 |
| 2000s | 761 | 47 |
| 2010s | 949 | 0 |
| 2020s | 890 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ines, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes, has been in use in the United States since at least 1883. It experienced a resurgence in recent decades, rising in popularity since 1986 and reaching its peak rank of 1109 in 2025, with a frequency of 1 in 7,546 births. The name is most common in Massachusetts, Washington, and New York, reflecting its appeal in culturally diverse and metropolitan areas. Ines offers a concise, melodic alternative to the more traditional Agnes, carrying the same meaning of 'chaste' or 'holy' while fitting contemporary naming trends.
Ines is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Greek name Agnes, which means 'chaste' or 'holy.' The name Agnes was popularized by Saint Agnes, a Roman virgin martyr from the early 4th century. Ines has been used in Iberian cultures since the Middle Ages and spread to other regions through colonialism.
Where Ines is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ines” around the world
Where Ines lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#56
in 2024
Quebec
#93
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ina, Nes
Sibling names for Ines
Names that share Ines's style, for a brother or sister.
