Holding steady.
Popularity of Ingeborg since 1886
Babies named Ingeborg per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ingeborg's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 |
| 1890s | 53 |
| 1900s | 83 |
| 1910s | 160 |
| 1920s | 177 |
| 1930s | 160 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ingeborg is a distinctly Scandinavian name with deep roots in Norse mythology and medieval royalty. It was first recorded in the United States in 1886, reflecting immigration from Scandinavia and Germany. Its peak year in the U.S. was 1905, when naming trends favored traditional Nordic names. Since then, its usage has declined sharply, and in 2025 it registered fewer than five new births, placing it outside any ranking. The name's trajectory has remained stable at very low numbers, with no signs of a revival. While it is not associated with any particular U.S. states in the data, Ingeborg retains strong cultural connections to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Germany. Its enduring appeal lies in its historical gravitas and the elegant, strong sound of its two syllables.
Ingeborg derives from the Old Norse name Ingibjǫrg, composed of 'Ing' (the name of a Norse god associated with fertility) and 'bjǫrg' meaning 'help, protection, rescue'. It has been used in Scandinavia since the Viking Age and spread to German-speaking regions through royal and noble lineages. The name experienced particular popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Inge, Borga
Variants: Ingibjörg, Ingeburg, Ingaborg
Sibling names for Ingeborg
Names that share Ingeborg's style, for a brother or sister.
