Inge
Pronunciation: [ IHNJ ]
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Meaning & Origin
Inge is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced IHNJ.
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Inge first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 525 babies have been named Inge in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Inge is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,453 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,453
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Inge
Inge is a girl name .
Inge is currently ranked #67,453 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Inge include Ingrid . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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