Indigo
Every Indigo since 1971 — 5,242 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Indigo
Indigo is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #854 in 2025 with 318 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 5,242 American babies have been named Indigo — about 77% girls and 23% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 431 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Indigo stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Indigo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 318 | #854 | 113 | #1,531 |
| 2024 | 289 | #921 | 106 | #1,613 |
| 2023 | 270 | #961 | 97 | #1,720 |
| 2022 | 272 | #979 | 118 | #1,528 |
| 2021 | 300 | #901 | 86 | #1,819 |
| 2020 | 244 | #1,028 | 72 | #1,985 |
| 2019 | 191 | #1,231 | 55 | #2,438 |
| 2018 | 169 | #1,335 | 70 | #2,057 |
| 2017 | 167 | #1,381 | 54 | #2,399 |
| 2016 | 123 | #1,724 | 47 | #2,640 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1,747 | 54 | #2,395 |
| 2014 | 111 | #1,830 | 34 | #3,257 |
| 2013 | 82 | #2,272 | 18 | #5,048 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,947 | 22 | #4,448 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,743 | 19 | #4,884 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,794 | 20 | #4,742 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,690 | 20 | #4,820 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,969 | 12 | #6,912 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,143 | 12 | #6,805 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,737 | 17 | #5,170 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,648 | 19 | #4,539 |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,569 | 20 | #4,322 |
| 2003 | 71 | #2,353 | 21 | #4,035 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,909 | 17 | #4,581 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,065 | 10 | #6,638 |
| 2000 | 53 | #2,750 | 16 | #4,662 |
| 1995 | 53 | #2,433 | 12 | #4,911 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,934 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Indigo in 2025?
Indigo ranked #854 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 318 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Indigo?
5,242 babies have been named Indigo in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Indigo most popular?
Indigo peaked in 2025, when 431 newborns received the name.
Is Indigo a boy or girl name?
Indigo is used for both: about 77% of babies named Indigo have been girls and 23% boys.
Is the name Indigo rising or falling?
Indigo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.