Inger
girl nameInger entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #929 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#929
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1278 |
| 1890s | #1287 |
| 1900s | #1927 |
| 1910s | #2909 |
| 1920s | #3792 |
| 1930s | #3920 |
| 1940s | #4403 |
| 1950s | #4098 |
| 1960s | #1582 |
| 1970s | #2748 |
| 1980s | #7138 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Inger are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Inger alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Inger in 2025?
- Inger is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Inger most popular?
- Inger peaked in 1966, reaching #929 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Inger with classmates?
- Inger will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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