Total births
17
Boys' name · since 1912
Ingolf
17 babies named Ingolf in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1912–1921
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Ingolf is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 17 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Ingolf recorded 17 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1921.
- 17 total births
- 1912–1921 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Ingolf since 1912, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1921.
- 17
- total births
- 1912–1921
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Ingolf was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
7 babies were named Ingolf in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Ingolf's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ingolf's SSA record in two at 1916 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ingolf at a glance
Last recorded 1921Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Ingolf popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1921
- Peak year (1916)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Ingolf by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ingolf's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Ingolf births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
12 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 12 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ingolf? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 17 babies named Ingolf. The most recent recorded year was 1921. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 7 births.
When was Ingolf most popular? ▼
Ingolf was most popular in the 1910s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Ingolf been used? ▼
Ingolf has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 10 years of data through 1921.
What names are similar to Ingolf? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ingram, Ingvald, Ingo, Ingemar, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ingolf's data
- Ingolf's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1920s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ingolf
Nearby Names Like Ingolf
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ingolf
Ingram Boy
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Ingvald Boy
74 births
Ingo Boy
46 births
Ingemar Boy
21 births
Ingrid Boy
17 births
Compare Ingolf side by side: Ingolf vs Ingram Ingolf vs Ingvald Ingolf vs Ingo
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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, 1912–1921 (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. "Ingolf: Baby Name Since 1912 - 17 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ingolf. 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 Ingolf 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.