The nameYnes
Ynes is a girl's name, a variant of Inès. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Spanish
Meaning
Like Inès and Agnes, it is linked to the Greek hagnos, "pure".
Origin
Spanish, through Inés.
History
First given around 1980, Ynes followed the fashion for Inès, peaked in the early 2010s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Ynes
Ynes in France
Ynes was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 535 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Ynes. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Ynes in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Ynes in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ynes mean?
Like Inès and Agnes, it is linked to the Greek hagnos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Ynes?
Spanish, through Inés.
Is Ynes a girl's or a boy's name?
Ynes is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Ynes?
Variants and related names of Ynes include Agnes and Ines.