Ingrid
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Ingrid is a Norse name meaning “Ing”s beauty'. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.98% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Ingrid
Ingrid is a feminine given name of Old Norse origin, reflecting the historical mythology of the Nordic regions. It is constructed from the name of the god Ing, representing the deity of fertility, paired with the element 'frid' meaning beautiful or beloved. This name has been present in Scandinavian naming conventions since the medieval period, maintaining a strong connection to the cultural heritage of the North.
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Gender Usage of the Name Ingrid
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Ingrid is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Ingrid
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Ingrid is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 13K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 4.8K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 24K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 222K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Ingrid ranked #1,251 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,973 in 2024 — an improvement of 722 places. Ingrid shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #182 in 1965. Its lowest recorded position was #1,973 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 159 places (from #1,410 to #1,251).
Name StyleMethodology
Ingrid is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 97% of recorded years, averages 355 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 374 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Ingrid
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- I — Girl Names Starting with I
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Ingrid consists of two syllables with a primary stress on the first syllable and a consonant termination. Its association with the actress Ingrid Bergman marks it as an Elegant & Timeless choice. The crisp consonant sounds provide a structured and sophisticated auditory result.
Middle Names For Ingrid
Middle names used with IngridMethodology
Ingrid is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Ingrid Elizabeth · Ingrid Maria · Ingrid Marie · Ingrid Ann · Ingrid MichelleView all 395 girl middle names.
- Total 513 middle names used with Ingrid
- 23 boy middle names used with Ingrid
- 75 unisex middle names used with Ingrid
Middle name suggestions for IngridMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Ingrid is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Ingrid Leigh · Ingrid Lynne · Ingrid Lynch · Ingrid Laine · Ingrid Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Ingrid
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, Ingrid has been used by 3 members of European royal families, including:
- Ingrid Victoria of Sweden (born 1910) — Princess
- Victoria Ingrid Alice (born 1977) — Princess of Sweden
Names Similar to Ingrid
Sound Like Ingrid Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ingrida · Ingreed
Spelled Like Ingrid Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Ingrida · Ingris
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elizabeth · Isabella · Elaine · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Ingrid Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Ingrid”
Dictionary Meaning of "Ingrid"Methodology
A female given name from Old Norse
Translations
The name Ingrid has 14 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..
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How to Spell Ingrid in ASL
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- n
- g
- r
- i
- d
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