Innie
A girl's name of Old English origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Innie is a one-syllable girl's name with a bright, approachable sound — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Innie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Innie is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a diminutive of Agnes or Ina, from Latin/Greek meaning 'pure, holy' or a pet form of names beginning with In-. It has a sweet, old-fashioned charm.
EtymologyShow more
Innie is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Innie has been recorded as a girl's name since 1916, with 5 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Innie has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | — |
The Story of Innie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1916, Innie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Innie are most likely born between 1916 and 1916.
How rare is Innie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Innie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, peaked in the 1910s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1916–1916)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #4747 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–1916