Irmgard
Below 5 births
About Irmgard
Irmgard is a traditional Germanic female name with deep historical roots. It combines the elements 'irmin' meaning 'universal' or 'whole' and 'gard' meaning 'enclosure' or 'protection'. Popular throughout medieval Germany, Irmgard was carried by several notable noble women, including Saint Irmgard of Chiemsee, an 11th-century Bavarian princess. The name experienced a decline during the 20th century but maintains cultural significance in German-speaking regions. While uncommon in English-speaking countries today, Irmgard represents a connection to Germanic heritage and carries an air of classical dignity and strength.
Pronounced IRMS-gahrd.
As of October 2026, Irmgard ranked #6144 in US births in 1962 SSA, peaked at #1480 in 1930.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Irmgard on lists
Famous Irmgards
- Irmgard Keun
German novelist
- Irmgard Seefried
German operatic soprano
- Irmgard Trojer
Italian Olympic hurdler
- Irmgard Flügge
Lotz, German engineer
- Irmgard
Countess of Berg as wife of Henry IV, Duke of Limburg and Count of Berg
- Irmgard Julinka Wagner
Baroness von Wehrborn; wife of Prince Alfred of Lippe Weissenfeld
- Armgard Kunigunde Alharda Agnes Oda von Cramm
mother of Bernhard of Lippe,Biesterfeld, Prince consort of the Netherlands
- Armgard (or Irmgard)
Countess of Rietberg