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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ynez — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ymir|Yoab
SpanishGirl↑↑ Surging

Ynez

ee-NEZ · 2 syllables

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Girl
#7552
↑↑ Surging
#7552
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#7552 in 2024
5yr change
+2028 ranks
Birth frequency
4.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7552 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Spanish girl names
Ynez

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7552

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2028 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Ynez scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SpanishLatin RootClassicReligiousGirl2-syllableRareVintageSoftTraditionalHispanic Heritage
Character
spiritual depthquiet gracesteadfast faithgentle wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ynezs

talentedversatilededicatedprofessionalfaithful
STRONG
High confidence

Ynez is a Spanish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7552 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2028 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7552 · very rare
Ynez at a Glance
Meaning:Spanish form of Agnes, derived from Latin 'agnus' meaning 'lamb', symbolizing purity and gentleness.
Language root:Latin · Spanish
Peak rank:#7552 in 2024
5yr change:+2028 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Ynez Veneracion
Filipina actress
Similar Sound
InesAgnesAnais◈Inez◈
Similar Style
IsabelMarisolPalomaLuciaMagdalena
Works well with
Carmen◈RosaDoloresAlejandraTeresaEsperanzaConsuelo
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ynez · Overview
Summary

Ynez is a Spanish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7552 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Ynez scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2028 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Religious · Romantic character
Ynez carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Ynez is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
ynez.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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