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Ingrid
GirlOld Norse, Scandinavian· “Ing is beautiful”
- Meaning
- Ing is beautiful
- Origin
- Old Norse, Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- IHNG-grihd
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,121
- US babies 2025
- 209
- Best rank
- #380 (1967)
- Peak year
- 1967
Meaning and origin of Ingrid
Ingrid is an Old Norse and Scandinavian name that means “Ing is beautiful”.
Ingrid comes from the Old Norse Ingridr, combining Ing, the name of a Germanic fertility god often identified with Freyr, and fridr, beautiful or beloved. It has been a favorite in Norway, Sweden and Denmark for centuries, and Queen Ingrid of Denmark bore it in the twentieth century. The Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman, star of Casablanca, made the name famous worldwide. Ingrid feels strong, clean and classic, with a distinctly Scandinavian identity. Inga and Ingy are possible short forms, and the name travels well across languages.
Popularity over time
Ingrid first appears in US Social Security records in 1897. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 84 different years, starting in 1913. Its best national rank was #380 in 1967, the same year it reached its highest count of 578 babies. In 2025, 209 babies were named Ingrid, and it ranked #1,121 nationally. That is 26% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,263 in 1920, #728 in 1950, #635 in 1980, #856 in 2000, #778 in 2010, and #1,121 in 2025. Of the 27,747 US girls named Ingrid since records began, 18% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,036 babies. Since 2010, 4,326 more have been named Ingrid.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aretha, Greta, Tonja, Josette, and Gena.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ingrid ranked highest in District of Columbia, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #164 | 5 |
| Minnesota | #334 | 17 |
| Wisconsin | #403 | 13 |
| Utah | #562 | 7 |
| Washington | #764 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ingrid is usually pronounced IHNG-grihd, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with I and ends in “-id”.
Middle names for Ingrid
A few middle names that flow with Ingrid: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ingrid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ingrid mean?
Ingrid is an Old Norse and Scandinavian name that means “Ing is beautiful”.
What is the origin of the name Ingrid?
Ingrid has Old Norse and Scandinavian roots. Ingrid comes from the Old Norse Ingridr, combining Ing, the name of a Germanic fertility god often identified with Freyr, and fridr, beautiful or beloved.
Is Ingrid a popular name?
Not especially. Ingrid ranked #1,121 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?
Ingrid is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ingrid?
Ingrid is usually pronounced IHNG-grihd. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings