Indy
Indy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Land of the Indians, or short form of Indiana/Indianapolis.
Origin and history
Indy is an English name originally derived as a diminutive of Indiana or generic names starting with 'Ind-', or directly referencing the nickname for the state of Indiana or the city of Indianapolis. Popularized culturally by the iconic fictional hero Indiana 'Indy' Jones, it has recently gained traction as an independent given name. In the United States, its usage for boys has risen noticeably since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
847 babies in the United States have been named Indy since 1880. It ranks #3830 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1542.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56.6 %)
- TX (22.2 %)
- UT (7.1 %)
- MI (3 %)
- NC (3 %)
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 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 96 |
| 2010-2019 | 317 |
| 2020-2029 | 386 |
Fun facts
- The name is widely recognized around the world as the famous nickname of the movie archaeologist Indiana Jones.
- Nearly half of all U.S. male births registered with the name Indy since 1880 have occurred since 2020.