Ingrid Girl

Popularity: #740 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ING-grid /ˈɪŋɡrɪd/

Origin: Scandinavian; Old Norse

Meaning: beautiful; beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ingrid has its roots in Old Norse, deriving from the elements "Ing," referring to the god of fertility and peace, and "fríðr," meaning beauty or beloved. This etymological combination suggests a literal meaning of "Ing's beauty" or "beautiful to Ing." The name was introduced into English through the influence of Scandinavian culture, particularly during the Viking Age, when Norse settlers brought their language and naming conventions to various parts of Europe, including England.

The transition into English occurred primarily through the integration of Norse names into the local lexicon during the 9th to 11th centuries. Historically, the name Ingrid has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in Scandinavian history.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be traced back to the 10th century, with Ingrid of Sweden, a queen consort who married King Philip of Sweden. The name gained further prominence through various royal and noble families in Scandinavia, particularly in the medieval period.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and historical texts, reflecting its cultural significance in the Nordic regions. Culturally, Ingrid has been associated with qualities such as beauty, strength, and nobility, resonating with the ideals of Scandinavian heritage.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often retaining its original meaning. In some contexts, diminutive forms like "Inga" have emerged, further enriching the name's legacy.

The enduring appeal of Ingrid can be attributed to its deep historical roots and the positive attributes associated with its meaning, which have allowed it to persist through centuries of cultural evolution.

Famous people named Ingrid

In this section, you will find notable people named Ingrid. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ingrid who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ingrid who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ingrid Bergman is an actress best known for Casablanca, Notorious, and Gaslight.

Ingrid Michaelson is a singer-songwriter best known for The Way I Am, Girls Chase Boys, and You and I.

Ingrid Newkirk is an animal rights activist best known for co-founding PETA and promoting animal welfare.

Ingrid Thulin is an actress best known for The Emigrants, The New Land, and Cries and Whispers.

Fictional characters named Ingrid

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Ingrid is a fictional character from the TV series Once Upon a Time. She is a powerful sorceress and the mother of Elsa and Anna, playing a significant role in their backstory.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ingrid, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AstridFreyaSigridKarinMajaElin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ingrid. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

IsoldeGretaAnikaSigneLivSolveigAstridKirsten

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ingrid was first seen in the United States in 1897.

Ingrid has ranked as high as #679 nationally, which occurred in 1967, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Ingrid has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ingrid is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ingrid was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ingrid.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 209 0 209
2024 226 0 226
2023 213 0 213
2022 224 0 224
2021 256 0 256
2020 252 0 252
2019 267 0 267
2018 267 0 267
2017 281 0 281
2016 321 0 321
2015 283 0 283
2014 291 0 291
2013 287 0 287
2012 287 0 287
2011 308 0 308
2010 354 0 354
2009 354 0 354
2008 564 0 564
2007 477 0 477
2006 470 0 470
2005 429 0 429
2004 443 0 443
2003 374 0 374
2002 340 0 340
2001 328 0 328
2000 257 0 257
1999 252 0 252
1998 236 0 236
1997 237 0 237
1996 256 0 256
1995 239 0 239
1994 273 0 273
1993 290 0 290
1992 311 5 306
1991 243 0 243
1990 281 0 281
1989 263 7 256
1988 206 0 206
1987 230 0 230
1986 248 0 248
1985 213 0 213
1984 247 0 247
1983 268 0 268
1982 277 5 272
1981 277 0 277
1980 287 0 287
1979 257 0 257
1978 235 0 235
1977 305 0 305
1976 337 0 337
1975 352 0 352
1974 362 0 362
1973 388 0 388
1972 469 0 469
1971 507 0 507
1970 523 0 523
1969 479 0 479
1968 484 0 484
1967 578 0 578
1966 524 0 524
1965 500 0 500
1964 535 0 535
1963 466 0 466
1962 427 0 427
1961 425 0 425
1960 455 0 455
1959 437 0 437
1958 372 0 372
1957 356 0 356
1956 259 0 259
1955 226 0 226
1954 220 0 220
1953 224 0 224
1952 205 0 205
1951 169 0 169
1950 138 0 138
1949 249 0 249
1948 251 0 251
1947 317 0 317
1946 290 0 290
1945 180 0 180
1944 179 0 179
1943 177 0 177
1942 96 0 96
1941 92 0 92
1940 64 0 64
1939 45 0 45
1938 30 0 30
1937 31 0 31
1936 36 0 36
1935 54 0 54
1934 38 0 38
1933 40 0 40
1932 40 0 40
1931 41 0 41
1930 34 0 34
1929 58 0 58
1928 23 0 23
1927 46 0 46
1926 34 0 34
1925 33 0 33
1924 26 0 26
1923 25 0 25
1922 24 0 24
1921 35 0 35
1920 37 0 37
1919 38 0 38
1918 50 0 50
1917 43 0 43
1916 50 0 50
1915 41 0 41
1914 24 0 24
1913 33 0 33
1912 22 0 22
1911 18 0 18
1910 15 0 15
1909 11 0 11
1908 15 0 15
1907 15 0 15
1906 5 0 5
1905 6 0 6
1904 8 0 8
1903 9 0 9
1902 8 0 8
1900 6 0 6
1898 6 0 6
1897 6 0 6

Top States for Ingrid (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 26
17%
TX 23
15%
MN 15
10%
WI 13
8%
WA 12
8%
IL 10
6%
NY 9
6%
OH 8
5%
VA 6
4%
MO 6
4%
CO 6
4%
PA 6
4%
ID 5
3%
NC 5
3%
MI 5
3%