Ingrid

Ingrid is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “beautiful, fair.” In 2024 it was given to 225 girls in the United States.

Ingrid at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“beautiful, fair”
Pronunciation
/ˈɪŋ.ɡɹɪd/

About the name Ingrid

Ingrid belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “beautiful, fair” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ingrid first appears in Social Security records in 1897. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #380 in 1967, and in 2024 225 babies received the name — 27,533 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ingrid in US records

First recorded (US)
1897
Best US rank
#380 in 1967
Peak year
1967
Babies named Ingrid in 2024
225
Total since 1880
27,533

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ingrid mean?

Ingrid means “beautiful, fair” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?

Ingrid is a girl name. In 2024, 225 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ingrid?

Ingrid comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Ingrid?

Ingrid first appears in US records in 1897. Its best-ever ranking was #380 in 1967, and 225 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ingrid?

Ingrid is pronounced /ˈɪŋ.ɡɹɪd/ (IPA).

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