Indra
Every Indra since 1951 — 943 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Indra
Indra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,713 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 943 American babies have been named Indra — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 35 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 Indra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Indra 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 | 10 | #9,713 | 13 | #6,597 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,595 | 16 | #5,754 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,675 | 12 | #7,065 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,416 | 13 | #6,615 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,507 | 11 | #7,291 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,805 | 8 | #9,037 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,837 | 13 | #6,557 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,112 | 7 | #10,071 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,139 | 7 | #10,116 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,049 | — | — |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,905 | 5 | #12,815 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,192 | — | — |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,916 | 5 | #12,861 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,311 | 5 | #12,978 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,973 | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,663 | 5 | #12,988 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,087 | — | — |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,347 | — | — |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,866 | — | — |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,687 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,270 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,906 | — | — |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,999 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,265 | — | — |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,742 | — | — |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,939 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,215 | 5 | #9,398 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,099 | — | — |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,933 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,464 | — | — |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,831 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,396 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,072 | — | — |
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| 1955 | 5 | #6,198 | — | — |
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Famous people named Indra
- Indra Nooyi Businessperson · b. 1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Indra in 2025?
Indra ranked #9,713 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Indra?
943 babies have been named Indra in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Indra most popular?
Indra peaked in 2020, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Indra a boy or girl name?
Indra is used for both: about 86% of babies named Indra have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Indra rising or falling?
Indra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Indra?
Well-known people named Indra include Indra Nooyi (businessperson).