Ingrid
Ingrid is a girls' name of Norse origin meaning “beautiful, beloved, fair.” Ingrid combines 'Ing' (a reference to the Norse god Freyr, also known as Ing) and 'fríðr' (beautiful).
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how do you pronounce Ingrid?
ING-rid
where does the name Ingrid come from?
From the Old Norse Ingiríðr, a short form of Ingfríðr, combining the god's name Ing, another name of Yngvi, with fríðr, beloved or beautiful; the fuller form is Ingfrid.
It has been a royal name in Scandinavia for centuries. Ingrid Bergman, one of cinema's greatest actresses, brought the name international glamour and recognition.
how popular is this name?
Ingrid has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 86 years since 1907, and fell outside it for 29. It peaked at #380 in 1967, and ranked #1000 in 2021.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #1000 |
| 2019 | #974 |
| 2018 | #987 |
| 2017 | #938 |
| 2016 | #874 |
| 2015 | #958 |
| 2014 | #923 |
| 2013 | #896 |
| 2012 | #910 |
| 2010 | #776 |
| 2000 | #855 |
| 1990 | #739 |
| 1980 | #634 |
| 1970 | #424 |
| 1967 | #380 |
| 1960 | #458 |
| 1950 | #728 |
| 1940 | #894 |
| 1907 | #990 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ingrid fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Ingrid
In Norway more than 2% of newborn girls were named Ingrid in 1920. Its popularity fell from the 1930s to the 1960s, rose again from the late 1970s and peaked above 1.5% in the 1990s; it was also among the most popular names in Germany from the 1920s to the 1950s.
who are famous people named Ingrid?
- Ingrid Bergman (Swedish-American actress)
- Queen Ingrid of Denmark
- Ingrid Betancourt (Colombian-French politician)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ingrid?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Ingrid?
what names go well with Ingrid?
Sibling names that share Ingrid's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ingrid
What does the name Ingrid mean?
Ingrid means “beautiful, beloved, fair”.
What is the origin of the name Ingrid?
Ingrid comes from the Norse naming tradition. Related forms include Ingfrid.
How popular is the name Ingrid?
Ingrid ranked #1000 in the US in 2021, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1967, at #380, and it has spent 86 years in the top 1,000 since 1907.
Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?
Ingrid is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ingrid?
Ingrid is pronounced ING-rid, with 2 syllables.
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