Ingram
From a Middle English given name, from Proto-Germanic *Ingwaz (“a Germanic god”) + *hrabnaz (“raven”).
Every Ingram since 1883 — 432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ingram
Ingram is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1883, 432 American babies have been named Ingram. Its peak came in 1917, when 13 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ingram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ingram year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,337 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,616 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,038 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,883 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,316 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,796 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,073 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,043 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,265 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #12,979 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,323 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #12,989 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #13,200 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,598 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,807 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,349 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,819 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,827 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,525 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,684 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,547 |
| 1920 | — | — | 10 | #2,863 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,609 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #942 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ingram mean?
From a Middle English given name, from Proto-Germanic *Ingwaz (“a Germanic god”) + *hrabnaz (“raven”).
How popular is the name Ingram in 2025?
Ingram did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ingram?
432 babies have been named Ingram in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ingram most popular?
Ingram peaked in 1917, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Ingram a boy or girl name?
Ingram is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ingram rising or falling?
Ingram is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.