Total births
691
Girls' name · since 1891
Inis
691 babies named Inis in U.S. Social Security records since 1891, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 691
- total births
- 1891–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Inis is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 691 have been recorded since 1891.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Inis has been recorded 691 times among girls since 1891, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 1956.
- 691 total births
- 1891–1956 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
691 girls have been named Inis since 1891, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1956.
- 691
- total births
- 1891–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Inis was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
32 babies were named Inis in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Inis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Inis's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Inis at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Inis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1956
- Peak year (1920)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Inis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Inis's strongest decade.
213 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Inis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1900s 46
1900s
46 births
- 1910s
1910s
181 births
- 1920s
1920s
213 births
- 1930s
1930s
130 births
- 1940s 81
1940s
81 births
- 1950s 30
1950s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 213 births (31% of all-time use).
How Inis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Inis's total volume
Inis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Inis by state
Where Inis concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 59 | 8.5% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.7% |
Kentucky share of Inis's total US births 8.5%
Even split
59 of 691 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Inis? ▼
Since 1891, Social Security records show 691 babies named Inis. The most recent recorded year was 1956. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 32 births.
When was Inis most popular? ▼
Inis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 213 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Inis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Inis are Kentucky (59 births), Missouri (11 births), Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Inis been used? ▼
Records for Inis go back to 1891, giving 66 years of history through 1956.
What names are similar to Inis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Iniya, Inita, Inioluwa, Inice, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Inis's data
- Inis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (213 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Iniss (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Inis
Nearby Names Like Inis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Inis
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Inita Girl
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Inioluwa Girl
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Inice Girl
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Inika Girl
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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, 1891–1956 (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. "Inis: Baby Name Since 1891 - 691 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/inis. 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 Inis 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.