Holding steady, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Ynez since 1907
Babies named Ynez per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ynez's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Ynez is an extremely rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1907, ranking 6,116th in 2025 with approximately 1 in 84,593 baby girls given the name. Its peak year was 1907, its first year of recorded use, after which it saw a long decline. The trajectory remains stable, with only a handful of births each year, mostly in California. Despite its scarcity, Ynez is a distinctive variant of the more common Inez, offering a subtle nod to Spanish and Portuguese naming traditions without being tied to any particular cultural or religious group. Its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a unique name with a classic root.
Ynez is a variant of Inez, itself the Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes. Agnes derives from the Greek name Hagnē, meaning 'chaste' or 'pure'. Early Christians venerated Saint Agnes, a Roman martyr, which popularized the name across Europe. The spelling 'Ynez' emerged as an anglicized or respelled form, reflecting phonetic adaptations in English-speaking contexts.
Where Ynez is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ynez
Names that share Ynez's style, for a brother or sister.
