Holding steady.
Popularity of Irmgard since 1901
Babies named Irmgard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 94 |
| 1920s | 145 |
| 1930s | 174 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Irmgard is a traditional German name with a peak rank in the 1930s, when it was most frequently used in the United States. According to Social Security data, its peak year was 1930, though it never broke into the top 1,000 nationally. The name's trajectory has been stable, quietly persisting among families with German heritage. As of the latest year of data, 2025, the name shows no signs of a revival, maintaining a niche presence. Irmgard's compound Germanic etymology reflects a common naming pattern in the medieval period, combining protective and universal elements.
Derived from the Old High Germanic elements 'irm(en)' meaning 'whole, universal' or 'great' and 'gart' meaning 'enclosure, protection'. The name was common among medieval German nobility and saints, including Saint Irmgard of Chiemsee (8th century). It saw a revival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in German-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Irmi, Irmchen
Variants: Irmhild, Irmtraud
Sibling names for Irmgard
Names that share Irmgard's style, for a brother or sister.
