Irmgard
Every Irmgard since 1901 — 469 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Irmgard
Irmgard is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1901, 469 American babies have been named Irmgard. Its peak came in 1930, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Irmgard stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Irmgard year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1935 | 15 | #2,146 |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,480 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,686 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,772 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,917 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Irmgard
- Irmgard Seefried Singer · 1919–1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Irmgard in 2025?
Irmgard did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Irmgard?
469 babies have been named Irmgard in the United States since 1901, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Irmgard most popular?
Irmgard peaked in 1930, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Irmgard a boy or girl name?
Irmgard is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Irmgard rising or falling?
Irmgard has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Irmgard?
Well-known people named Irmgard include Irmgard Seefried (singer).