boy's name
Ingvald
ING-vahl (Norwegian)
- Origin Norwegian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 74
Ingvald is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1923 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.
- Ingvald is a name of Norwegian origin.
- Peaked in 1918, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1899.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ingvald Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1920s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 23 |
How Popular Is Ingvald?
In 1923, Ingvald 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 Ingvald
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ingvald Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ingvald over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ingvald
- Norwegian ING-vahl
Sibling Names for Ingvald
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ingvald — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ingvald
How popular is the name Ingvald?
In 1923, Ingvald 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 Ingvald a girl's or a boy's name?
Ingvald is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ingvald?
Ingvald has 2 syllables.
When was Ingvald most popular?
Ingvald peaked in 1918, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.