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Ingolf

ING-golf /ˈɪň.ɡɔlf/ German

At a glance

In short
Ingolf is a strong Scandinavian name meaning "ancestor wolf," with ancient Norse roots and enduring appeal. A unique choice for a son.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1921 (#4,322)
Babies in 1921
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#2,544 in 1912
First recorded
1912

Meaning of Ingolf

Ingolf is a strong and distinctive name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "ing" (ancestor) and "ulf" (wolf). Its history dates back to ancient Norse mythology, where it was associated with bravery and strength. In modern times, Ingolf has maintained its powerful and noble connotations. While not widely popular in the United States, it has been used consistently over the years, indicating its enduring appeal. The variations Ingvar and Ingolfur offer alternatives for those seeking similar names with a slightly different flair. With its rich heritage and bold sound, Ingolf is a unique choice for parents seeking a name with character for their son.

How to pronounce Ingolf

German

Norwegian

Popularity of Ingolf in the U.S.

Ingolf was last recorded in the U.S. in 1921, ranked #4,322 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,544 in 1912. It first appears in the records in 1912.

Bar and line chart: Ingolf in the U.S., 1912–1921. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 1916 and 5 in 1921. Line: rank among boy names, peak #2,544 in 1912, #4,322 in 1921.
  • Boys named Ingolf (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1912–1921. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1912⁠–⁠1921 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192154,322back
191673,177back
191252,544new

Notable people named Ingolf

  • Ingolf Dahl was a German-born American composer, pianist, conductor, and educator.
  • Ingolf Elster Christensen was a Norwegian jurist, military officer, county governor, and Conservative member of parliament.
  • Ingolf Pedersen was a Norwegian football goalkeeper nicknamed Skruen.