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Ingrid

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Pronounced ING-rid /ˈɪŋ.rɪd/High

Meaning: Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, beloved)High

In 30 seconds: A Norse name meaning 'beautiful' or 'Ing's beauty,' from the fertility god Ing and Old Norse fridr (beautiful, beloved). Among the most iconic of all Scandinavian names, inseparable from actress Ingrid Bergman.
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Origin HighNorse, Scandinavian
MeaningBeautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, beloved)
U.S. rank (2025)#1121 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births209 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1967
Total births (all-time)≈ 27,742

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196718972025

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

Ingrid derives from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (a Norse deity associated with fertility and prosperity) and fridr (beautiful, beloved, peaceful). The name has been used throughout Scandinavia since at least the Viking Age.

Ingrid entered wider use outside Scandinavia partly through the fame of Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982). In the U.S. it peaked in the mid-20th century and has persisted as a choice for parents seeking Scandinavian roots. It ranked #1092 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Ingrid Bergman's role in Casablanca (1942) established her as one of cinema's immortals — and her name became one of the first great examples of a Scandinavian name crossing to international popularity through a single film star.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Ingrid — Old Norse etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

IngaIngred

Nicknames

IngeInga

Famous Bearers

  • ★Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982)
    Swedish actress and three-time Academy Award winner, known for Casablanca, Notorious, and Autumn Sonata. One of cinema's most celebrated stars.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ingrid mean?

Ingrid means 'beautiful' or 'Ing's beauty,' from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility deity) and fridr (beautiful, beloved).

How do you pronounce Ingrid?

It's said ING-rid — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?

Ingrid is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Ingrid?

Ingrid ranked #1092 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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