Ina
Short form of given names ending in -ina, e.g. Georgina, Christina, Wilhelmina.
Every Ina since 1880 — 34,139 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ina
Ina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,627 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 34,139 American babies have been named Ina. Its peak came in 1921, when 751 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,627 | — | — |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,646 | — | — |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,936 | — | — |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,502 | — | — |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,902 | — | — |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,244 | — | — |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,684 | — | — |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,624 | — | — |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,911 | — | — |
| 2016 | 51 | #3,199 | — | — |
| 2015 | 56 | #3,042 | — | — |
| 2014 | 44 | #3,560 | — | — |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,603 | — | — |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,810 | — | — |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,027 | — | — |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,656 | — | — |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,221 | — | — |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,215 | — | — |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,553 | — | — |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,393 | — | — |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,409 | — | — |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,849 | — | — |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,905 | — | — |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,297 | — | — |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,443 | — | — |
| 2000 | 39 | #3,419 | — | — |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,943 | — | — |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,178 | — | — |
| 1985 | 41 | #2,413 | — | — |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,077 | — | — |
| 1975 | 69 | #1,489 | — | — |
| 1970 | 94 | #1,202 | — | — |
| 1965 | 129 | #879 | — | — |
| 1960 | 149 | #851 | — | — |
| 1955 | 207 | #648 | — | — |
| 1950 | 266 | #493 | — | — |
| 1945 | 342 | #382 | — | — |
| 1940 | 423 | #307 | — | — |
| 1935 | 528 | #268 | — | — |
| 1930 | 623 | #249 | 8 | #3,144 |
| 1925 | 737 | #244 | 5 | #4,546 |
| 1920 | 683 | #251 | — | — |
| 1915 | 705 | #223 | — | — |
| 1910 | 296 | #216 | — | — |
| 1905 | 283 | #179 | — | — |
| 1900 | 288 | #182 | — | — |
| 1895 | 220 | #179 | — | — |
| 1890 | 215 | #165 | — | — |
| 1885 | 126 | #164 | — | — |
| 1880 | 79 | #167 | — | — |
Famous people named Ina
- Ina Claire Actor · 1893–1985
- Ina Balin Actor · 1937–1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ina mean?
Short form of given names ending in -ina, e.g. Georgina, Christina, Wilhelmina.
How popular is the name Ina in 2025?
Ina ranked #2,627 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ina?
34,139 babies have been named Ina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ina most popular?
Ina peaked in 1921, when 751 newborns received the name.
Is Ina a boy or girl name?
Ina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ina rising or falling?
Ina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ina?
Well-known people named Ina include Ina Claire (actor), Ina Balin (actor).