Ingrid
Ingrid: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪŋ.ɡɹɪd/
Meaning and origin of Ingrid
- A female given name from Old Norse.
Etymology
From Swedish, Norwegian and Danish Ingrid, from Old Norse Ingiríðr.
How popular is Ingrid?
Since 1880, 27,747 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Ingrid (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #380 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #6496 in 1989. In 2025, 209 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ingrid
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Ingrid FAQ
What does the name Ingrid mean?
A female given name from Old Norse. From Swedish, Norwegian and Danish Ingrid, from Old Norse Ingiríðr.
What is the origin of the name Ingrid?
Ingrid is listed as a name of Norse origin.
How popular is the name Ingrid?
Since 1880, 27,747 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Ingrid (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #380 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #6496 in 1989. In 2025, 209 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?
Ingrid is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 27,747 girls and 17 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.