girl's name
Ynes
ee-NES (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,353
Ynes is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 80 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ynes Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 535 |
| 2010s | 535 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 105 |
How Popular Is Ynes?
In 2024, Ynes was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Ynes Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Ynes Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Ynès | Ynès is a rare spelling of Ynes, written with a grave accent and recorded about 395 times, mostly in France. | 395 |
| Ynés | Ynés is a rare spelling of Ynes, written with an acute accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ynes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ynes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ynes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ynes
- French ee-NES
Sibling Names for Ynes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ynes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ynes
How popular is the name Ynes?
In 2024, Ynes was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Ynes a girl's or a boy's name?
Ynes is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ynes?
Ynes has 2 syllables.
When was Ynes most popular?
Ynes peaked in 2012, when 80 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Ynes a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ynes currently ranks #3,909 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.