An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.
A placename. A state of the United States. Capital: Indianapolis.
Indiana is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, from a place name meaning 'land of the Indians.' Its association with Indiana Jones — the adventurous archaeologist played by Harrison Ford — gives it an irresistible spirit of discovery and daring.
As a given name, Indiana has crossed to both genders, though it leans slightly male in U.S. usage. Parents love it for its bold, adventurous personality.
Indiana climbed 3386 spots in the last 20 years — from #5635 to #2249.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 501 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 689 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 255 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 160 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 46 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 11 | — |
| 1940s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 30 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 73 | — |
| 1910s | 78 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 58 | — |
| 1890s | 58 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 36 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83 | #2249 |
| 2023 | 97 | #2025 |
| 2022 | 112 | #1823 |
| 2021 | 112 | #1810 |
| 2020 | 97 | #1961 |
| 2019 | 106 | #1891 |
| 2018 | 99 | #1986 |
| 2017 | 104 | #1935 |
| 2016 | 83 | #2290 |
| 2015 | 73 | #2485 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2545 |
| 2013 | 33 | #4368 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4423 |
| 2011 | 54 | #3103 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4335 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5450 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3960 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7517 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4393 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5004 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Indiana is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 1,386 recorded births since 1990.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology