Ingrid
From Swedish, Norwegian and Danish Ingrid, from Old Norse Ingiríðr.
Every Ingrid since 1897 — 27,764 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ingrid
Ingrid is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,121 in 2025 with 209 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1897, 27,764 American babies have been named Ingrid. Its peak came in 1967, when 578 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 Ingrid stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ingrid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 209 | #1,121 | — | — |
| 2024 | 226 | #1,091 | — | — |
| 2023 | 213 | #1,140 | — | — |
| 2022 | 224 | #1,109 | — | — |
| 2021 | 256 | #1,001 | — | — |
| 2020 | 252 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 2019 | 267 | #974 | — | — |
| 2018 | 267 | #988 | — | — |
| 2017 | 281 | #938 | — | — |
| 2016 | 321 | #874 | — | — |
| 2015 | 283 | #959 | — | — |
| 2014 | 291 | #925 | — | — |
| 2013 | 287 | #896 | — | — |
| 2012 | 287 | #911 | — | — |
| 2011 | 308 | #857 | — | — |
| 2010 | 354 | #778 | — | — |
| 2009 | 354 | #801 | — | — |
| 2008 | 564 | #545 | — | — |
| 2007 | 477 | #626 | — | — |
| 2006 | 470 | #619 | — | — |
| 2005 | 429 | #647 | — | — |
| 2004 | 443 | #618 | — | — |
| 2003 | 374 | #701 | — | — |
| 2002 | 340 | #722 | — | — |
| 2001 | 328 | #733 | — | — |
| 2000 | 257 | #856 | — | — |
| 1995 | 239 | #823 | — | — |
| 1990 | 281 | #741 | — | — |
| 1985 | 213 | #786 | — | — |
| 1980 | 287 | #635 | — | — |
| 1975 | 352 | #508 | — | — |
| 1970 | 523 | #425 | — | — |
| 1965 | 500 | #417 | — | — |
| 1960 | 455 | #459 | — | — |
| 1955 | 226 | #617 | — | — |
| 1950 | 138 | #728 | — | — |
| 1945 | 180 | #544 | — | — |
| 1940 | 64 | #896 | — | — |
| 1935 | 54 | #951 | — | — |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,301 | — | — |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,428 | — | — |
| 1920 | 37 | #1,263 | — | — |
| 1915 | 41 | #1,045 | — | — |
| 1910 | 15 | #1,184 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,797 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,826 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ingrid
- Ingrid Bergman Actor · 1915–1982
- Ingrid of Sweden Companion · 1910–2000
- Ingrid Thulin Actor · 1926–2004
- Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld Astronomer · 1921–2015
- Ingrid Jonker Writer · 1933–1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ingrid mean?
From Swedish, Norwegian and Danish Ingrid, from Old Norse Ingiríðr.
How popular is the name Ingrid in 2025?
Ingrid ranked #1,121 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 209 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ingrid?
27,764 babies have been named Ingrid in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ingrid most popular?
Ingrid peaked in 1967, when 578 newborns received the name.
Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?
Ingrid is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ingrid rising or falling?
Ingrid is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ingrid?
Well-known people named Ingrid include Ingrid Bergman (actor), Ingrid of Sweden (companion), Ingrid Thulin (actor).