The name Ingram, of Old English origin, is derived from a personal name composed of the elements 'Ing' and 'hream', meaning 'warrior'. It was introduced into England by the Normans after the conquest in 1066 and has been associated with several notable figures throughout history, including the Ingram family who were influential landowners in the North of England during the medieval period.
The name Ingram has seen varied popularity over the years, with periods of higher birth rates ranging from 11 to 13 births per year between 1916 and 1924, and again in 2017 and 2022. However, it has generally been a name with moderate usage, as indicated by the more common figures around 5 to 10 births per year for most of the other years listed. The total number of births with the name Ingram over this period is 411.