Ines
Girl name · French · Greek · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaningpure, chaste · Spanish form of Agnes
- US rank
- #1,109
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #714 in 1916
213 babies were named Ines in the US in 2025. It has climbed 660 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ines you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,547 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ines, 213 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ines would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryInes first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1916, when it reached #714.
- Then vs nowInes is 3.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,585 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 7,547.
- TrendInes has climbed 660 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,109. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedInes is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #564, followed by Washington (#679) and California (#754). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
- MeaningInes is a Spanish form of Agnes, which means “pure, chaste”. Our records link it to French, Greek and Italian roots.
About the name Ines
Ines is a girl name of French, Greek and Italian origin meaning “pure, chaste”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with I and ending in “-nes”. US birth records list Ines for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 139 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1916, when it ranked #714 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,109, with 213 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek namesItalian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 | 54,348 girls |
| 1890s | 47 | 21,418 girls |
| 1900s | 63 | 15,848 girls |
| 1910s | 74 | 13,483 girls |
| 1920s | 64 | 15,716 girls |
| 1930s | 38 | 25,994 girls |
| 1940s | 15 | 65,445 girls |
| 1950s | 13 | 75,643 girls |
| 1960s | 21 | 47,733 girls |
| 1970s | 23 | 42,845 girls |
| 1980s | 20 | 51,203 girls |
| 1990s | 29 | 34,459 girls |
| 2000s | 41 | 24,301 girls |
| 2010s | 54 | 18,376 girls |
| 2020s | 92 | 10,921 girls |
Other spellings of Ines
More French girl names
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Ines
What does the name Ines mean?
Ines means “pure, chaste” in Spanish, as a form of Agnes.
What is the origin of the name Ines?
Ines has French, Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Ines a boy or girl name?
Ines is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ines?
Ines ranked #1,109 for US girls in 2025, given to 213 babies. Its best year was 1916 (#714).