Indigo Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationIN-di-go / /ˈɪn.dɪ.ɡoʊ/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: indigo dye; English: deep blue
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, 'indigo' refers to the deep blue dye derived from the plant Indigofera. In English, the term has been adopted to describe the color itself, often associated with creativity and spirituality.
Trend Summary
Indigo has seen a rise in use as a unique name choice.
Similar Names
—
Variants
- Indigoe
International Variants
- Índigo (Spanish)
- Indigo (French)
Famous people named Indigo
Indigo Girls — musical duo.
Indigo Bunting — bird species.
Fictional characters named Indigo
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Indigo was first seen in the United States in 1994. Indigo has ranked as high as #1275 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Washington, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Indigo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Indigo (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 18 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| WA | 9 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 86 |
| 2022 | 118 |
| 2023 | 97 |
| 2024 | 104 |