NAME PROFILE
Branch
Derived from the Old Norse name Ingigerðr, meaning protected by Ing, where Ing refers to the Germanic deity of fertility and peace. It represents a person with a serene yet powerful presence, embodying a protective and nurturing spirit that brings harmony to their surroundings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,063 |
| Gender | Male (12% / 88%) |
| Peak year | 2019 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 50%GA — 19%MO — 19%VA — 6%IN — 6%
Notable People
Inger Stevens (Actress, The Farmer's Daughter) · Inger Christensen (Poet, Alfabet) · Inger Nilsson (Actress, Pippi Longstocking) · Inger Miller (Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist) · Inger Sandberg (Author, Little Ghost Godfrey)
Nicknames & Diminutives
IngieIngeInga
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