How Many People Are Named Inger?
Complete statistics for the name Inger: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Inger, a very rare female name, has only 1,049 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 314,487 Americans. The majority, 50%, are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1966.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 1,367 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1966Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Inger Through the Generations
Inger has seen steady usage since its peak in 1966 when 118 babies were named Inger. Today, there are 1,049 people named Inger in the United States, with an average age of 67 years. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 684 individuals over 60 and 683 aged between 30 and 60, indicating that Inger remains a name associated with the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Inger
Inger is a Scandinavian given feminine name, originally short for a name in Ing-, either Ingrid or Ingegerd.Inger Ottesdotter Rømer, Norwegian landowner and political intriguer Aud Inger Aure (1942–2023), Norwegian politician Inger Ash Wolfe, Canadian writer Inger Aufles, Norwegian cross-country skier Inger Berggren (1934–2019), Swedish singer Inger Bjørnbakken (1933–2021), Norwegian alpine skier Inger Brattström (1920–2018), Swedish writer Inger Christensen (1935–2009), Danish poet Inger Davidson, Swedish politician Inger Edelfeldt, Swedish author Inger Frimansson, Swedish novelist Inger Hage…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Inger's Scandinavian roots
📄 About the Name Inger
How Many People Have the Name Inger?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 224 people in the United States currently share the name Inger. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,479,684 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Inger a Common or Rare Name?
Inger is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Inger in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Inger Most Popular?
The name Inger reached peak popularity in 1966, with 118 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Inger?
Approximately 224 people named Inger live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 224. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,479,684 Americans.
Is Inger a rare name?
Inger is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,479,684 Americans has this name.
What does the name Inger mean?
The meaning and origin of Inger are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Inger more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Inger are male and 100% are female.
When was Inger most popular?
Inger peaked in 1966 with 118 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.