Inez
Inez is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes, derived from the Greek word 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'chaste.' The name carries a romantic, old-world charm with deep roots in Iberian culture.
Current Popularity
#1407 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation may vary: ee-NEZ (Spanish) or EYE-nez (English)
- •Simple spelling but uncommon enough to feel distinctive
- •Strong vintage revival potential with literary associations
- •The 'z' ending gives it an elegant, unexpected quality
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Famous People
Inez Milholland
Suffragist and labor lawyer
Inez de Castro
Spanish noblewoman and Portuguese queen
Inez Haynes Irwin
Feminist author and journalist
Inez Voyce
English aviator
Statistics
68,196
Total births since 1880
1920
Peak year
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