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Ingram

♂ Boy

Pronounced ING-grum /ˈɪŋ.grəm/High

Meaning: From the Germanic — Ing (a Norse god of fertility) + hraban, 'a raven', hence 'Ing's raven'; we note the myth-linked elementLow

In 30 seconds: Ing's raven: Ingram is Germanic. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic — Ing (a Norse god of fertility) + hraban, 'a raven', hence 'Ing's raven'; we note the myth-linked element
U.S. rank (2024)#9307 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202218832024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ingram comes from the Germanic — Ing (a Norse god of fertility) + hraban, 'a raven', hence 'Ing's raven' (we note the myth-linked element). A crisp, classic name (said 'ING-grum').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name. Rare, Ing's-raven at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ingram joins Ing (a Norse god) and hraban ('a raven'), hence 'Ing's raven' — a crisp, storied name (we note the myth-linked element; said 'ING-grum').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Ingram — Germanic etymology

Variations

IngrahamIngrimEngram

Nicknames

Ingo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ingram mean?

Ingram is Germanic for 'Ing's raven' (Ing, a Norse god, + hraban, 'a raven'). We note the myth-linked element.

How do you pronounce Ingram?

It's said ING-grum /ˈɪŋ.grəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ingram a boy or girl name?

Ingram is a boy's name.

How popular is Ingram?

Ingram is a very rare name in the U.S.

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