Name meaning & stats
Inge
Inge. 556 US babies since 1940, peak 1967. Notable Inges are 1.4× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1967
556 US babies were named Inge between 1940 and 2025.
Inge around the world
- France: 200 babies since 1900, peak 1943
- Belgium: 145 babies since 1995, peak 1996
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Inges end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 31 people |
| Writer | 1.4× | Medium · 24 people |
| Professor | 1.4× | Medium · 18 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | Medium · 16 people |
Among notable women who are professors, Inges show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Inges are 1.9× more likely than expected to be painters.
The surprise career: Medium confidence · 14 notable people.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 58% of Inges use it
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1967)