Total births
717
Girls' name · since 1924
Inge
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 717 babies named Inge, peaking in 1967. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 717
- total births
- 1924–2021
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Inge sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 717 recorded since 1924.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Inge has been recorded 717 times among girls since 1924, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2021.
- 717 total births
- 1924–2021 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
717 girls have been named Inge since 1924, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2021.
- 717
- total births
- 1924–2021
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Inge was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
30 babies were named Inge in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Inge's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Inge's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1967 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Inge at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Inge popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2021
- Peak year (1967)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Inge by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Inge's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Inge births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 54
1920s
54 births
- 1930s
1930s
107 births
- 1940s 31
1940s
31 births
- 1950s
1950s
129 births
- 1960s
1960s
217 births
- 1970s
1970s
103 births
- 1980s 44
1980s
44 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 217 births (30% of all-time use).
How Inge compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Inge's total volume
Inge vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Inge by state
Where Inge concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 75 | 10.5% |
| #2 | California | | 18 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 15 | 2.1% |
New York share of Inge's total US births 10.5%
Even split
75 of 717 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Inge? ▼
Since 1924, Social Security records show 717 babies named Inge. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1967, with 30 births.
When was Inge most popular? ▼
Inge was most popular in the 1960s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
Where is Inge most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Inge are New York (75 births), California (18 births), New Jersey (15 births).
How long has the name Inge been used? ▼
Records for Inge go back to 1924, giving 98 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Inge? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ingrid, Inga, Inger, Ingeborg, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Inge's data
- Inge's decade-level peak was the 1960s (217 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Inges (75 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Inge
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1924–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Inge: Baby Name Since 1924 - 717 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/inge. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Inge draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.