Total births
100
Girls' name · since 1921
Inetha
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 100 babies named Inetha, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 100
- total births
- 1921–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Inetha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 100 have been recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Inetha recorded 100 times among girls since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1973.
- 100 total births
- 1921–1973 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
100 girls have been named Inetha since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1973.
- 100
- total births
- 1921–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Inetha was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
9 babies were named Inetha in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Inetha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Inetha's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Inetha at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Inetha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1973
- Peak year (1924)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Inetha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Inetha's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Inetha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
33 births
- 1930s
1930s
17 births
- 1950s
1950s
16 births
- 1960s
1960s
29 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 33 births (33% of all-time use).
Inetha by state
Where Inetha concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 5 | 5.0% |
Tennessee share of Inetha's total US births 5.0%
5 of 100 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Inetha? ▼
Inetha has been given to 100 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1973. 9 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Inetha most popular? ▼
Inetha was most popular in the 1920s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Inetha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Inetha are Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Inetha been used? ▼
Inetha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 53 years of data through 1973.
What names are similar to Inetha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Inez, Ines, Inell, Inessa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Inetha's data
- Inetha's decade-level peak was the 1920s (33 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Inethas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Inetha
Nearby Names Like Inetha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Inetha
Inez Girl
#1414 68,353 births
Ines Girl
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Inell Girl
2,147 births
Inessa Girl
#4253 659 births
Inetta Girl
370 births
Compare Inetha side by side: Inetha vs Inez Inetha vs Ines Inetha vs Inell
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Inetha: Baby Name Since 1921 - 100 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/inetha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Inetha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.