Indigo
Indigo is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Indian dye; deep violet-blue color.
Origin and history
Indigo comes from the Greek word 'indikon', referring to the deep blue dye imported from India. Historically used as a color name, it emerged as a contemporary given name in the late 20th century. In the United States, its usage for girls has increased substantially in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,020 babies in the United States have been named Indigo since 1880. It ranks #2787 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #890.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.8 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- PA (4.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 565 |
| 2000-2010 | 597 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,148 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,693 |
Famous people named Indigo
- Indigo Girls: Musical Group
Nicknames
Indie, Indy
Fun facts
- The name ultimately traces back to the Indigofera plant species used for centuries to produce natural blue dye.
- While used occasionally in previous decades, a large portion of its total U.S. usage has occurred since 2020.