Girl · #7,293 in 2026

Ynez

Name: Popularity of the name Ynez in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ynez, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,293

Peak Rank

#2,061 (2024)

Total Babies

239

5-Yr Trend

+37%

1907

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#2061

Peak Rank

239

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ynez

Ynez first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1907, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 15 Ynezs were born — ranking #7,223 that year. As of 2026, Ynez ranks #7,293 for baby girls with 15 births, rising sharply (+37% over the past five years). In total, more than 239 Ynezs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ynez

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ynez is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Inez
Ennes
Enos
Emos
Eans
Eens
Annas
Enes
Inas
Onas
Eanes
Enas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ynez

What does the name Ynez mean?

Ynez is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1907. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ynez in 2026?

In 2026, Ynez ranks #7,293 among girls' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Ynez most popular?

Ynez reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #2,061 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ynez most popular?

Ynez has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ynez.

Is Ynez a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ynez is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ynez?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ynez include Allee, Delie, Izena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ynez

Ynez is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and has accumulated 239 births in the dataset. Ynez's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #2,061. Use the chart and map above to compare Ynez's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.