Inga
A female given name from Old Norse.
Every Inga since 1880 — 4,127 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Inga
Inga is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,714 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,127 American babies have been named Inga. Its peak came in 1969, when 115 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Inga stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Inga year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,647 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,237 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,533 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,464 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,614 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,305 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,866 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,612 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,269 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,906 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,536 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,108 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,434 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,222 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,031 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,167 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,348 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,519 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,293 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,058 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,979 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,001 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,570 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,743 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,221 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,216 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,932 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,454 |
| 1980 | 51 | #2,053 |
| 1975 | 41 | #2,108 |
| 1970 | 107 | #1,101 |
| 1965 | 55 | #1,503 |
| 1960 | 45 | #1,682 |
| 1955 | 27 | #2,082 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,132 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,500 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,832 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,819 |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,680 |
| 1925 | 20 | #1,968 |
| 1920 | 32 | #1,422 |
| 1915 | 39 | #1,084 |
| 1910 | 29 | #801 |
| 1905 | 25 | #719 |
| 1900 | 34 | #606 |
| 1895 | 35 | #495 |
| 1890 | 41 | #398 |
| 1885 | 28 | #387 |
| 1880 | 8 | #650 |
Famous people named Inga
- Inga Gentzel Athlete · 1908–1991
- Inga Tidblad Actor · 1901–1975
- Inga Swenson Actor · b. 1932
- Inga Abitova Athlete · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Inga mean?
A female given name from Old Norse.
How popular is the name Inga in 2025?
Inga ranked #9,714 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Inga?
4,127 babies have been named Inga in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Inga most popular?
Inga peaked in 1969, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Inga a boy or girl name?
Inga is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Inga rising or falling?
Inga is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Inga?
Well-known people named Inga include Inga Gentzel (athlete), Inga Tidblad (actor), Inga Swenson (actor).