US Popularity:7041
Other Origin(s):German, Norse
Meaning:Famous; Of the sea
Ingemar is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin that boasts a variety of meanings. It stems from the Old Norse name Ingimárr and has the prestigious definition of “famous,” setting baby up for success from the get-go. Ingemar is also thought to mean “of the sea,” which might encourage smooth sailing for baby as they find their way in the world. A variant of Ing, Ingemar is often connected to the mythological Germanic figure Ingwi or Yngvi-Freyr. In Norse mythology, Yngvi-Freyr is associated with peace, fertility, and kingship, making Ingemar the perfect well-wishing moniker to bestow upon your little bundle of joy.

Ingemar Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1961
#8814
in 1961
- 948
from 1960
In comparison to the previous year's data
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