Ingrid
Girl name · #1122 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
In 2025, 209 baby girls were named Ingrid, placing it at #1122 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #958, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,612 girls born in 2025 was named Ingrid.
Babies named Ingrid per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 128-year story
Ingrid first appears in the Social Security records in 1897, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1967, when 578 girls were named Ingrid — good for #380 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Ingrid in class?
Ingrid scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Ingrid will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ingrid is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ingrid is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ingrids were CA (23), MN (17), WI (13), NC (12), TX (12). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ingrid
Statistically, parents drawn to Ingrid tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Raquel, Greta, Karla, Martina, and Susanna.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ingrid | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 209 | #1120 |
| 2024 | 226 | #1091 |
| 2023 | 213 | #1137 |
| 2022 | 224 | #1107 |
| 2021 | 256 | #1000 |
| 2020 | 252 | #1006 |
| 2019 | 267 | #974 |
| 2018 | 267 | #987 |
| 2017 | 281 | #938 |
| 2016 | 321 | #874 |
| 2015 | 283 | #958 |
| 2014 | 291 | #923 |
| 2013 | 287 | #896 |
| 2012 | 287 | #910 |
| 2011 | 308 | #857 |
| 2010 | 354 | #776 |
| 2009 | 354 | #799 |
| 2008 | 564 | #545 |
| 2007 | 477 | #625 |
| 2006 | 470 | #619 |
| 2005 | 429 | #647 |
| 2004 | 443 | #618 |
| 2003 | 374 | #699 |
| 2002 | 340 | #722 |
| 2001 | 328 | #732 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ingrid a popular girl name?
Ingrid ranked #1122 among girls in 2025 with 209 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #958.
When was the name Ingrid most popular?
Ingrid peaked in 1967, when 578 American girls received the name (ranked #380 that year). Since 1967 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ingrid?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,612 newborn American girls was named Ingrid. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.