Total births
1,372
Girls' name · since 1888
Inger
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 1,372 babies named Inger, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,372
- total births
- 1888–1986
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Inger sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,372 recorded since 1888.
Social Security Administration records show Inger recorded 1,372 times among girls since 1888, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1986.
- 1,372 total births
- 1888–1986 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,372 girls have been named Inger since 1888, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1986.
- 1,372
- total births
- 1888–1986
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Inger was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
118 babies were named Inger in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Inger's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Inger splits its recorded history at 1951: 83% of all births land in the more recent half, 17% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 118 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Inger at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Inger popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1986
- Peak year (1966)
- 118
- Annual births at peak, across 99 years of records
Inger by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Inger's strongest decade.
627 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Inger births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 10
1880s
10 births
- 1890s 47
1890s
47 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s 66
1910s
66 births
- 1920s 53
1920s
53 births
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s 106
1950s
106 births
- 1960s
1960s
627 births
- 1970s
1970s
342 births
- 1980s 58
1980s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 627 births (46% of all-time use).
How Inger 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 Inger's total volume
Inger vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Inger by state
Where Inger concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 113 | 8.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 81 | 5.9% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 34 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 26 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 23 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 19 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 18 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 12 | 0.9% |
California share of Inger's total US births 8.2%
Even split
113 of 1,372 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Inger appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Inger? ▼
1,372 babies have been named Inger since 1888. It was last recorded in 1986. The peak year was 1966 with 118 births.
When was Inger most popular? ▼
Inger was most popular in the 1960s decade with 627 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Inger most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Inger are California (113 births), New York (81 births), Michigan (34 births).
How long has the name Inger been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Inger since 1888 -- 99 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Inger? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ingrid, Inga, Ingeborg, Inge, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Inger's data
- Inger's decade-level peak was the 1960s (627 total births); usage has since declined to 58 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ingers (113 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Inger
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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, 1888–1986 (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. "Inger: Baby Name Since 1888 - 1,372 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/inger. 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 Inger 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.