Ingrid

Pronunciation: [ IHNGGR-ihd ]

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Boy Name #40,559 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Ingrid is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced IHNGGR-ihd.

Parents who love the name Ingrid often also consider Kaler, Anel, Vi .

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Historical Record

Ingrid first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.

Over 17 babies have been named Ingrid in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Ingrid is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,559 for boy names in the US .

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#40,559
Total SSA Count
5

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Ing Iny Ingie Ingrie

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Ingrid is also used as a girl name, ranked #1093.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ingrid

Is Ingrid a boy or girl name?
Ingrid is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #40559. As a girl name, it is ranked #1093. Ingrid is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ingrid?
Ingrid is pronounced IHNGGR-ihd.
How popular is the name Ingrid?
Ingrid is currently ranked #40559 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Ingrid?
Common nicknames for Ingrid include Ing, Iny, Ingie, and Ingrie.
Is Ingrid a common or rare name?
Ingrid is an uncommon name, ranked #40559 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Ingrid?
Ingrid pairs well with Kaler, Anel, Vi, Demitrice in style and sound.

About the Name Ingrid

Ingrid is a boy name .

Is Ingrid a boy or girl name? Ingrid is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,559 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,093. Ingrid is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ingrid is currently ranked #40,559 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ingrid include Ing, Iny, Ingie, and Ingrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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