Find out how popular the first name Ingmar has been for the last 1 years (from 1990 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ingmar by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Ingmar is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ingmar.

The history of the first name Ingmar

The given name Ingmar has its origins in Old Norse, a language spoken by the Scandinavian people during the Viking Age, from around the 8th to the 11th centuries. It is derived from the Old Norse elements "Ing," which refers to the Norse god Ingvi-Freyr, and "marr," meaning famous or celebrated. The name can be translated to mean "the famous one dedicated to the god Ingvi."

Ingmar was a common name among the Vikings and other Scandinavian peoples during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been used as early as the 9th century, as evidenced by its appearance in ancient Norse sagas and historical records from that time period. One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name was Ingmar the Pagan, a Swedish chieftain and Viking who lived in the late 10th century.

Throughout history, the name Ingmar has been associated with several notable figures. In the 11th century, Ingmar Rödesson was a Swedish nobleman and one of the most powerful men in the country during the reign of King Stenkil. Another prominent individual was Ingmar the Old, a Norwegian chieftain and ruler of the Värmland region in the late 12th century.

In more recent times, the name Ingmar has been carried by several famous individuals in the arts and sciences. Perhaps the most well-known is Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007), the acclaimed Swedish film director and screenwriter known for masterpieces such as "The Seventh Seal," "Wild Strawberries," and "Fanny and Alexander." Bergman was one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century and a recipient of numerous awards, including three Academy Awards.

Another notable Ingmar was Ingmar Leckius (1944-2011), a Swedish actor and singer who had a successful career on stage and television. Ingmar Stenmark (born 1956) is a former Swedish alpine ski racer and one of the most successful competitors in the history of the sport, winning a record 86 World Cup races.

In the field of science, Ingmar Grenthe (born 1939) is a Swedish chemist and professor known for his contributions to the study of actinide chemistry and nuclear waste management. Ingmar Gustavsson (born 1936) is a Swedish mathematician and philosopher who has made significant contributions to the field of logic and foundations of mathematics.

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