Ines
Every Ines since 1883 — 7,150 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ines
Ines is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,111 in 2025 with 213 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 7,150 American babies have been named Ines — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 213 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ines stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ines year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 213 | #1,111 | — | — |
| 2024 | 181 | #1,282 | — | — |
| 2023 | 135 | #1,571 | — | — |
| 2022 | 111 | #1,832 | — | — |
| 2021 | 138 | #1,529 | — | — |
| 2020 | 112 | #1,773 | — | — |
| 2019 | 120 | #1,734 | — | — |
| 2018 | 126 | #1,666 | — | — |
| 2017 | 115 | #1,808 | — | — |
| 2016 | 83 | #2,291 | — | — |
| 2015 | 98 | #2,019 | — | — |
| 2014 | 83 | #2,258 | — | — |
| 2013 | 97 | #2,007 | — | — |
| 2012 | 90 | #2,121 | — | — |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,674 | — | — |
| 2010 | 71 | #2,569 | — | — |
| 2009 | 79 | #2,434 | 6 | #11,523 |
| 2008 | 78 | #2,451 | — | — |
| 2007 | 77 | #2,440 | 5 | #13,085 |
| 2006 | 86 | #2,235 | 5 | #12,757 |
| 2005 | 81 | #2,245 | 5 | #12,112 |
| 2004 | 73 | #2,352 | 7 | #9,301 |
| 2003 | 76 | #2,249 | 7 | #9,029 |
| 2002 | 74 | #2,235 | 6 | #9,846 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,546 | — | — |
| 2000 | 77 | #2,113 | 6 | #9,549 |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,259 | 7 | #7,296 |
| 1990 | 54 | #2,328 | 8 | #6,058 |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,272 | 7 | #5,387 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,712 | 9 | #4,282 |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,291 | — | — |
| 1970 | 33 | #2,324 | 6 | #4,456 |
| 1965 | 37 | #1,896 | 5 | #4,155 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,863 | — | — |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,894 | — | — |
| 1950 | 21 | #2,151 | — | — |
| 1945 | 24 | #1,715 | 7 | #2,860 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,658 | 6 | #3,282 |
| 1935 | 26 | #1,467 | — | — |
| 1930 | 72 | #842 | 6 | #3,790 |
| 1925 | 81 | #830 | 8 | #3,265 |
| 1920 | 66 | #898 | — | — |
| 1915 | 71 | #782 | — | — |
| 1910 | 24 | #883 | — | — |
| 1905 | 21 | #811 | — | — |
| 1900 | 24 | #752 | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,356 | — | — |
| 1890 | 10 | #899 | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #979 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ines
- Ines Diers Swimmer · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ines in 2025?
Ines ranked #1,111 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 213 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ines?
7,150 babies have been named Ines in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ines most popular?
Ines peaked in 2025, when 213 newborns received the name.
Is Ines a boy or girl name?
Ines is used for both: about 94% of babies named Ines have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Ines rising or falling?
Ines is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ines?
Well-known people named Ines include Ines Diers (swimmer).