Ingrid
Ingrid first appears in US records in 1897. It peaked in 1967, when 578 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 209.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ingrid popular?
Declining Ingrid is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1967 peak.
| 2020s | 1,380 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,946 | |
| 2000s | 4,036 | |
| 1990s | 2,613 | |
| 1980s | 2,504 | |
| 1970s | 3,735 | |
| 1960s | 4,873 | |
| 1950s | 2,606 | |
| 1940s | 1,895 | |
| 1930s | 389 | |
| 1920s | 341 | |
| 1910s | 334 | |
| 1900s | 83 | |
| 1890s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ingrid mean?
Ingrid means “beautiful” or “beloved of Ing,” a Norse fertility god.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ingrid mean?
Ingrid means Ing's beauty. Ingrid means “beautiful” or “beloved of Ing,” a Norse fertility god.
What is the origin of the name Ingrid?
Ingrid is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Ingrid?
Ingrid is pronounced “ING-grid.”
Is Ingrid a boy or a girl name?
Ingrid is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ingrid a popular name right now?
Ingrid is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1967 peak.
How popular is the name Ingrid?
In 2025, Ingrid ranked #1121 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ingrid most popular?
Ingrid was most popular in 1967, when about 578 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ingrid?
Names similar to Ingrid include Liv, Frida, Astrid, Alva, Thora.
What names go well with Ingrid?
Norse names that pair well with Ingrid include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.