Inez

Inez - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Inez at a glance

Inez is ranked #3243 among boy baby names in 1991, with 5 births in 1991. It peaked in 1911 at #628 and first appeared on the charts in 1911.

Rank in 1991
#3243
Births in 1991
5
Peak year
1911 (#628)
First appeared
1911
Trend
#2323 in 1981 → #3243 in 1991 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 374,561 boys
Visitor rating
3.9/5 (7 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Inez appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #628. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Inez and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Inez? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Inez. The baby boy name Inez was given to 5 baby boys in 1991, ranking #3243 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 374,561 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Inez peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 628.



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How would you rate Inez, 1-5?

Rating: 3.9/5 (7 recent votes)


Inez is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Inez is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,545 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,545.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Inez is where you live.


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Inez origin and meaning

Inez is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Inez, pop culture references for the name Inez and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Inez

We've found the following names that sound similar to Inez, sorted by popularity.

Ioannis / Ines / Inaki / Inigo /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19913243
19812323
19791978
19711695
19681671
19671622
19651481
19641664
19631410
19591662
19571513
19551412
19541488
19531426
19521312
19501461
19491371
19481144
19471330
19461314
19451189
19441519
19431254
19411375
19391216
19381089
19351081
19331275
19321475
19311501
19291445
19281199
19271811
19261425
19251387
19241273
19231448
19221166
19211414
19201332
1911628

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas1545

Even more about Inez


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Inez a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Inez?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1911
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Inez
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 374,561
Letter count 4
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1911
1991 births +5

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