Total births
469
Girls' name · since 1901
Irmgard
469 babies named Irmgard in U.S. Social Security records since 1901, with the highest year being 1930. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 469
- total births
- 1901–1962
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
469 girls have been named Irmgard since 1901, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Irmgard has been recorded 469 times among girls since 1901, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 1962.
- 469 total births
- 1901–1962 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
469 girls have been named Irmgard since 1901, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1962.
- 469
- total births
- 1901–1962
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Irmgard was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
28 babies were named Irmgard in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Irmgard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Irmgard's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1901, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Irmgard at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Irmgard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–1962
- Peak year (1930)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Irmgard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Irmgard's strongest decade.
174 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Irmgard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 15
1900s
15 births
- 1910s
1910s
94 births
- 1920s
1920s
145 births
- 1930s
1930s
174 births
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 174 births (37% of all-time use).
Irmgard by state
Where Irmgard concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 88 | 18.8% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 28 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
New York share of Irmgard's total US births 18.8%
Even split
88 of 469 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Irmgard? ▼
Irmgard has been given to 469 babies in the U.S. since 1901, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1962. 28 babies were born in 1930, its single highest year.
When was Irmgard most popular? ▼
Irmgard was most popular in the 1930s decade with 174 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Irmgard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Irmgard are New York (88 births), Wisconsin (28 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Irmgard been used? ▼
Records for Irmgard go back to 1901, giving 62 years of history through 1962.
What names are similar to Irmgard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Irma, Irmalee, Irmalinda, Irmagene, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Irmgard's data
- Irmgard's decade-level peak was the 1930s (174 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Irmgards (88 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 Irmgard
Nearby Names Like Irmgard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Irmgard
Irma Girl
#2586 73,769 births
Irmalee Girl
62 births
Irmalinda Girl
48 births
Irmagene Girl
12 births
Irmani Girl
7 births
Compare Irmgard side by side: Irmgard vs Irma Irmgard vs Irmalee Irmgard vs Irmalinda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1901–1962 (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. "Irmgard: Baby Name Since 1901 - 469 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/irmgard. 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 Irmgard 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.