How Many People Are Named Inez?

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

Inez
Very Rare
Spanish

Inez, a very rare female name, stands out with only 14,099 people bearing it in the US, making up 1 in 23,407 Americans. This classic name has seen a resurgence, with most of its bearers being over 60, reflecting its older-generation appeal.

~255
Living in US
1 in 1,299,801
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Traditional
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and philanthropic, dedicated to helping others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,099
Worldwide Bearers
#9,887
Global Rank
🇧🇪 Belgium
723
🇿🇦 South Africa
508
🇨🇴 Colombia
363
🇩🇪 Germany
348
🇵🇹 Portugal
341
🇵🇪 Peru
315
🇵🇭 Philippines
260
🇧🇴 Bolivia
244
🇦🇺 Australia
233
🇭🇺 Hungary
232

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
375 (3%)
♀ Female
13,723 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 98
2,153
Would be under 30 (3%)
3,241
Would be 30–60 (5%)
63,651
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 69,045 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

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

📜 Inez Through the Generations

Inez peaked in popularity in 1920 with 2,131 births, marking a high point in its history. Today, it's considered very rare, with an estimated 14,099 people named Inez living in the US. The majority of these individuals, 92%, are over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to past generations. With an average age of 98, Inez is a name that carries a lot of history and tradition.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 4,408
Georgia 4,013
Alabama 3,346
North Carolina 3,099
California 2,854
South Carolina 2,808
New York 2,555
Mississippi 2,429
Louisiana 2,399
Virginia 1,781

✨ Similar Names to Inez

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Inez's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Inez

How Many People Have the Name Inez?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 255 people in the United States currently share the name Inez. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,299,801 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Inez a Common or Rare Name?

Inez 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 Inez in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Inez Most Popular?

The name Inez reached peak popularity in 1920, with 2,131 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 Inez?

Approximately 255 people named Inez live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 255. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,299,801 Americans.

Is Inez a rare name?

Inez is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,299,801 Americans has this name.

What does the name Inez mean?

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

Is Inez more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Inez are male and 97% are female.

When was Inez most popular?

Inez peaked in 1920 with 2,131 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 US255
All-Time Births255
1 in X1 in 1,299,801
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age98
Peak Year1920
World Rank#9,887
Male %3%
Female %97%

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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.