girl's name
Inger
ING-er
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,372
Inger is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1966, when 118 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Inger Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 47 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 106 |
| 1960s | 627 |
| 1970s | 342 |
| 1980s | 58 |
How Popular Is Inger?
In 1986, Inger was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Inger
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Inger Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Inger over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Inger
- Pronunciation ING-er
Sibling Names for Inger
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Inger — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Inger
How popular is the name Inger?
In 1986, Inger was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Inger a girl's or a boy's name?
Inger is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Inger?
Inger has 2 syllables.
When was Inger most popular?
Inger peaked in 1966, when 118 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.