What does Ingrid mean?
Ingrid means “beautiful” or “beloved of Ing,” a Norse fertility god.
What does Liv mean?
Liv comes from the Old Norse for “life” or “protection.”
Ingrid vs Liv
Which is more popular?
Liv is more popular than Ingrid today: about 296 US babies were given the name Liv in 2025, compared with 209 named Ingrid.
| Ingrid | Liv | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Ing's beauty | Life |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ING-grid | LEEV |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1897 | 1956 |
| Peak year | 1967 (578) | 2017 (437) |
| In 2025 | 209 | 296 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ingrid
Liv
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ingrid | Liv |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,380 | 2,267 |
| 2010s | 2,946 | 3,443 |
| 2000s | 4,036 | 890 |
| 1990s | 2,613 | 84 |
| 1980s | 2,504 | 73 |
| 1970s | 3,735 | 129 |
| 1960s | 4,873 | 5 |
| 1950s | 2,606 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1,895 | 0 |
| 1930s | 389 | 0 |
| 1920s | 341 | 0 |
| 1910s | 334 | 0 |
| 1900s | 83 | 0 |
| 1890s | 12 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ingrid or Liv more popular?
Liv is more popular than Ingrid today: about 296 US babies were given the name Liv in 2025, compared with 209 named Ingrid.
What is the difference between Ingrid and Liv?
Ingrid means Ing's beauty (Norse origin), while Liv means Life (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Ingrid or Liv?
In US records, Ingrid first appears in 1897 and Liv in 1956, so Ingrid has the longer recorded history.