Total births
370
Girls' name · since 1915
Inetta
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 370 babies named Inetta, peaking in 1939. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 370
- total births
- 1915–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Inetta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 370 have been recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Inetta recorded 370 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1979.
- 370 total births
- 1915–1979 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
370 girls have been named Inetta since 1915, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1979.
- 370
- total births
- 1915–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Inetta was born in this single decade.
1939
Single peak year
14 babies were named Inetta in 1939 - its busiest year on record.
Inetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Inetta's SSA record in two at 1946 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1939 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Inetta at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1939
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Inetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1979
- Peak year (1939)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Inetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Inetta's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Inetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 23
1910s
23 births
- 1920s
1920s
49 births
- 1930s
1930s
61 births
- 1940s
1940s
53 births
- 1950s
1950s
108 births
- 1960s
1960s
64 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 108 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Inetta? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 370 babies named Inetta. The most recent recorded year was 1979. Its busiest year on record was 1939, with 14 births.
When was Inetta most popular? ▼
Inetta was most popular in the 1950s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1939.
How long has the name Inetta been used? ▼
Inetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 65 years of data through 1979.
What names are similar to Inetta? ▼
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 Inetta's data
- Inetta's decade-level peak was the 1950s (108 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Inetta
Nearby Names Like Inetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Inetta
Inez Girl
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Ines Girl
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Inell Girl
2,147 births
Inessa Girl
#4253 659 births
Ineze Girl
169 births
Compare Inetta side by side: Inetta vs Inez Inetta vs Ines Inetta vs Inell
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1915–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Inetta: Baby Name Since 1915 - 370 Births, Peak 1939." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/inetta. 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 Inetta 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 June 2026.