Boy · #4,322 in 2026

Ingolf

Ingolf is a masculine given name, that has its roots in Germanic mythology. The first part "Ing" refers to the Germanic god Yngvi, the second part means "wolf". It may refer to:Count Ingolf of Rosenborg, member of the Danish royal family Ingolf Elster Christensen (1872–1943), Norwegian politician Ingolf Dahl (1912–1970), German-born American composer, pianist, conductor and educator Ingolf U.

Current Rank
#4,322
Peak Rank
#3,177 (1916)
Total Babies
17
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1912
First Year
1921
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#3177
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ingolf

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

Ingolf is a masculine given name, that has its roots in Germanic mythology. The first part "Ing" refers to the Germanic god Yngvi, the second part means "wolf". It may refer to:Count Ingolf of Rosenborg, member of the Danish royal family Ingolf Elster Christensen (1872–1943), Norwegian politician Ingolf Dahl (1912–1970), German-born American composer, pianist, conductor and educator Ingolf U.

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The Story of Ingolf

Ingolf first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 7 Ingolfs were born — ranking #3,177 that year. As of 2026, Ingolf ranks #4,322 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Ingolfs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ingolf

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

  • Engulf
  • Ingulf
  • Ingle
  • Ingel
  • Engulfed
  • Engulfs
  • Ingo
  • Engle
  • Inkle
  • Ingulfed
  • Incle
  • Engl

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ingolf

What does the name Ingolf mean?
Ingolf is a masculine given name, that has its roots in Germanic mythology. The first part "Ing" refers to the Germanic god Yngvi, the second part means "wolf". It may refer to:Count Ingolf of Rosenborg, member of the Danish royal family Ingolf Elster Christensen (1872–1943), Norwegian politician Ingolf Dahl (1912–1970), German-born American composer, pianist, conductor and educator Ingolf U.
How popular is Ingolf in 2026?
In 2026, Ingolf ranks #4,322 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ingolf most popular?
Ingolf reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #3,177 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Ingolf a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ingolf is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ingolf?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ingolf include Chick, Othie, Millage. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ingolf

Ingolf is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Ingolf's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #3,177. Use the chart and map above to compare Ingolf'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.