Ingram Boy
Origin(s)
Old English; Germanic
Meaning
Old English: 'son of the ruler'; Germanic: 'raven'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ingram has roots in Old English and Germanic languages. It was historically used as a surname before becoming a given name. Ingram has been associated with nobility and leadership due to its meaning. The name has seen varying popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Ingram has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S. but has seen occasional usage.
Similar Names
Kirk, Warren, Irwin, Duncan, Merriam, Leland
Variants
- Ingrame
- Ingraham
International Variants
- Ingram (English)
Famous people named Ingram
Ingram Marshall is an American composer known for his contemporary classical music.
Ingram Olkin was a prominent statistician recognized for his contributions to the field of statistics.
Ingram Frizer was an Englishman known for his involvement in the historical events surrounding the death of Christopher Marlowe.
Ingram M. Stainback was a politician who served as the Governor of Hawaii.
Fictional characters named Ingram
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ingram was first seen in the United States in 1883. Ingram has ranked as high as #839 nationally which occurred in 1917 and has been most popular in South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ingram has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ingram (1917)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 |