Indiana
Indiana is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Land of the Indians.
Origin and history
Indiana is a place name derived from Latin meaning 'land of the Indians'. While historically rare as a given name in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years, heavily influenced by pop culture references.
Popularity in the United States
1,447 babies in the United States have been named Indiana since 1880. It ranks #3280 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1503.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.6 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- WA (12.3 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- UT (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 163 |
| 2000-2010 | 294 |
| 2010-2019 | 563 |
| 2020-2029 | 427 |
Famous people named Indiana
- Indiana Massara: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Indy, Indie
Fun facts
- The name gained global recognition through the iconic film character Indiana Jones, named after creator George Lucas's dog.
- The state of Indiana was named in 1800 to mean 'Land of the Indians' upon its formation as a U.S. territory.