How Many People Are Named Inessa?

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

Inessa
Very Rare
Russian

Inessa is a rare female name, with only 637 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 517,859 Americans. The majority of Inessas are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~637
Living in US
1 in 517,859
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Russian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Sensitive Intuitive Creative
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries, destined to achieve great things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

45,376
Worldwide Bearers
#20,064
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
28,496
🇧🇾 Belarus
4,948
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
2,620
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
1,861
🇺🇸 United States
1,706
🇮🇱 Israel
1,445
🇦🇲 Armenia
622
🇩🇪 Germany
596
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
438
🇱🇻 Latvia
253

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
637 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
577
Would be under 30 (90%)
66
Would be 30–60 (10%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 643 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
99

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

📜 Inessa Through the Generations

Inessa has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2005 when 36 babies were given this name. Today, most Inessas are young adults, with 577 under 30 and only 66 between 30 and 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's modern and favored by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 86
Washington 43

✨ Similar Names to Inessa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Inessa's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Inessa

How Many People Have the Name Inessa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 637 people in the United States currently share the name Inessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 517,859 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Inessa a Common or Rare Name?

Inessa 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Inessa Most Popular?

The name Inessa reached peak popularity in 2005, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Inessa?

Approximately 637 people named Inessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 643. That works out to roughly 1 in 517,859 Americans.

Is Inessa a rare name?

Inessa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 517,859 Americans has this name.

What does the name Inessa mean?

The meaning and origin of Inessa are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Inessa more male or female?

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

When was Inessa most popular?

Inessa peaked in 2005 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US637
All-Time Births643
1 in X1 in 517,859
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2005
World Rank#20,064
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.