Is Ingrid a boy's or girl's name?

Ingrid is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 17 recorded births.

When was Ingrid most popular?

Ingrid reached its peak popularity in 1967 with 578 births that year. It is currently ranked #1092 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ingrid?

Ingrid is currently ranked #1092 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 27,533 babies since 1897.

Ingrid

An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysOld NorseDeclining Also a pet name

#1092▲ 56in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Old Norse.

Ingrid is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, composed of Ing (the Norse fertility god) and fríðr (fair, beautiful), meaning 'Ing's beauty' or 'fair one.'

Borne by two Swedish queens and the iconic actress Ingrid Bergman — whose luminous presence in Casablanca and Notorious defined Hollywood golden-age elegance — the name carries Scandinavian strength and cinematic grace in equal measure. It's been quietly trending upward in the U.S. as parents rediscover Nordic names.

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Popularity Over Time

Ingrid was #620 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1092, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ingrid
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,169	#1071	▼
2010s	2,946	#909	▼
2000s	4,035	#687	▲
1990s	2,613	#801	▲
1980s	2,505	#716	▼
1970s	3,735	#517	▼
1960s	4,871	#434	▲
1950s	2,605	#589	▲
1940s	1,895	#603	▲
1930s	389	#1170	▲
1920s	341	#1439	▲
1910s	334	#1093	▲
1900s	83	#1460	▲
1890s	12	#1527	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ingrid
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	225	#1092	+13 (6.1%)
2023	212	#1148	-12 (-5.4%)
2022	224	#1108	-32 (-12.5%)
2021	256	#1000	+4 (1.6%)
2020	252	#1008	-15 (-5.6%)
2019	267	#974	0
2018	267	#986	-14 (-5.0%)
2017	281	#938	-40 (-12.5%)
2016	321	#874	+38 (13.4%)
2015	283	#957	-8 (-2.7%)
2014	291	#925	+4 (1.4%)
2013	287	#895	0
2012	287	#911	-21 (-6.8%)
2011	308	#856	-46 (-13.0%)
2010	354	#778	0
2009	354	#801	-210 (-37.2%)
2008	564	#545	+87 (18.2%)
2007	477	#626	+7 (1.5%)
2006	470	#619	+41 (9.6%)
2005	429	#647	-13 (-2.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Ingrid as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Ingrid has also been given to 17 boys in the U.S. since 1982.

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Total births

1989

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Frequently Asked

Can Ingrid be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Ingrid is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1092. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Ingrid, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1897–2024) · Methodology