How Many People Are Named Ina?

Complete statistics for the name Ina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ina
Very Rare
Greek

Ina, a very rare female name, is held by just 9,095 people in the US today, making up 1 in 36,284 Americans. The majority of those named Ina are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1921.

~261
Living in US
1 in 1,269,921
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Greek, meaning 'victory'
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

46,528
Worldwide Bearers
#3,781
Global Rank
🇩🇰 Denmark
3,070
🇱🇹 Lithuania
2,802
🇳🇴 Norway
2,482
🇨🇦 Canada
2,468
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2,399
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
2,266
🇦🇱 Albania
2,114
🇱🇻 Latvia
2,018
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,981
🇸🇪 Sweden
1,367

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
14 (0%)
♀ Female
9,081 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
1,193
Would be under 30 (4%)
1,772
Would be 30–60 (5%)
31,029
Would be over 60 (91%)

All 33,994 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
99
Modern Appeal
1
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ina Through the Generations

Ina has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the generations. With only 751 births in its peak year of 1921, it's clear that Ina was never a mainstream choice. Today, the name is experiencing a bit of a resurgence, but it remains a classic, old-school name. Of the 9,095 people named Ina living in the US, 31,029 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations. This age skew suggests that Ina is likely to be passed down to future generations, maintaining its unique charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,016
Kentucky 1,516
Tennessee 1,457
New York 1,410
North Carolina 1,098
Illinois 1,086
Missouri 1,059
Oklahoma 1,007
Ohio 947
California 918

⭐ Famous People Named Ina

Ina is a feminine given name which may refer to:Saint Ina, fifth-century Welsh saint Ine of Wessex, also spelled Ina, king of Wessex from 688 to 726 Ina Albowitz, German politician Ina Ananieva, former Bulgarian gymnast and rhythmic gymnastics coach Ina Balin (1937–1990), American actress born Ina Rosenberg Ina Bandy (1903–1973), humanist photographer Ina Bauer (1941–2014), German figure skater Ina Benita (1912–1984), Polish actress Ina Besche-Krastl, German politician Ina Claire (1893–1985), American actress born Ina Fagan Ina Clare (1932–2010), British actress Ina Coolbrith (1841–1928), Amer…

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✨ Similar Names to Ina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ina's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Ina

How Many People Have the Name Ina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 261 people in the United States currently share the name Ina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,269,921 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ina a Common or Rare Name?

Ina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ina Mean?

Ina means "derived from Greek, meaning 'victory'" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ina Most Popular?

The name Ina reached peak popularity in 1921, with 751 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ina?

Approximately 261 people named Ina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 261. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,269,921 Americans.

Is Ina a rare name?

Ina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,269,921 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ina mean?

Ina means "derived from Greek, meaning 'victory'" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Ina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ina are male and 100% are female.

When was Ina most popular?

Ina peaked in 1921 with 751 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US261
All-Time Births261
1 in X1 in 1,269,921
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1921
World Rank#3,781
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.