Girl · #6,008 in 2026

Enger

Enger is a town in the Herford district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Current Rank
#6,008
Peak Rank
#6,008 (1964)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
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1964
First Year
1964
Last Year
1964
Peak Year
#6008
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
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Meaning & Origin of Enger

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Enger is a town in the Herford district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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Origin & history
Lutheran Church St. Dionysius in Enger The town, first mentioned in 948, calls itself "Widukind's town." The Saxon leader Widukind died about 808. However, there is no evidence that Enger existed in his lifetime. A legend tells that Widukind founded a church in Enger after his baptism, and that he lived at the place until his death. He was buried in the church of Enger, and his monumental tomb is still there. Despite this, it remains doubtful that the remains of Widukind are actually in the tomb. Analysis shows that the memorial slab dates to the time around the year 1100. The main current att

The Story of Enger

Enger first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1964, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 6 Engers were born — ranking #6,008 that year. As of 2026, Enger ranks #6,008 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Engers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Enger

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Wolfgang Aßbrock (1952–2007), politician and member of the North Rhine-Westphalian Parliament (2005–2007)
  • Wilhelm Müller (1875–1957), politician
  • Heinrich Vedder (1876–1972), missionary

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Names that sound like Enger

Phonetically similar names — useful when Enger is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Enger

What does the name Enger mean?
Enger is a town in the Herford district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
How popular is Enger in 2026?
In 2026, Enger ranks #6,008 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Enger most popular?
Enger reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #6,008 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Enger a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Enger is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Enger?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Enger include Uta, Lolene, Margare. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Enger

Enger is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Enger's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #6,008. Use the chart and map above to compare Enger's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.