A familiar Old English name with steady appeal.
Indianapolis.
Indy is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, used as a short form of Indiana or India, evoking the adventurous spirit of exploration and open roads. It carries a free-spirited, modern energy that parents find irresistible.
Indy rose in tandem with the popularity of vintage-inspired names and the cultural footprint of the Indiana Jones franchise. As a standalone name, it has a punchy, confident feel that works equally well for boys and girls.
Indy climbed 10254 spots in the last 20 years — from #11034 to #780.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,271 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 475 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 105 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 42 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 20 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 38 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 23 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 361 | #780 |
| 2023 | 287 | #922 |
| 2022 | 246 | #1039 |
| 2021 | 236 | #1067 |
| 2020 | 141 | #1513 |
| 2019 | 115 | #1776 |
| 2018 | 91 | #2105 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2700 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2945 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3448 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3872 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6845 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10735 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7941 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6474 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7165 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6901 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8704 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11800 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13543 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Indy has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 789 births since 1992.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1955–2024) · Methodology