Holding steady.
Popularity of Inis since 1891
Babies named Inis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Inis's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 46 |
| 1910s | 181 |
| 1920s | 213 |
| 1930s | 130 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Inis is a rare Irish feminine name that saw its peak usage in the early 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1891, and its highest recorded year was 1908 when it was given to a small number of girls. Since then, usage has been sporadic, and the name has not ranked in the top 1000. As a stable and uncommon choice, Inis offers a subtle nod to Irish heritage without the popularity of names like Maeve or Saoirse. No top states were recorded for the name, reflecting its infrequent use across the country.
Inis is an anglicized form of the Irish name Íde, which itself is a diminutive of the Old Irish word 'íta', meaning 'thirst'. The name was borne by the 6th-century Irish saint Íde, credited with founding a convent in Killeedy. Inis was recorded in U.S. usage primarily in the early 1900s, with a peak in 1908.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Inis
Names that share Inis's style, for a brother or sister.
