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Indigo Unisex

Popularity: #666 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationIN-di-go / ˈɪn.dɪ.ɡoʊ

Greek; English

Meaning

Greek: 'indigo dye'; English: 'deep blue color'

Historical & Cultural Background

Indigo is derived from the Greek word 'indikon', which refers to the indigo dye made from the plant Indigofera tinctoria. The dye has been used for centuries in various cultures for textiles and art. In modern times, Indigo has gained popularity as a name, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with creativity and individuality.

Trend Summary

Indigo has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Indi
  • Indie

International Variants

  • Índigo (Spanish)
  • Indigo (Italian)
  • Indigo (Portuguese)

Famous people named Indigo

Fictional characters named Indigo

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Indigo was first seen in the United States in 1971. Indigo has ranked as high as #1064 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Ohio. 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 27
11%
TX 22
9%
FL 16
7%
GA 13
6%
NY 12
5%
UT 11
5%
PA 11
5%
OH 10
4%
OR 10
4%
SC 10
4%
CO 9
4%
NV 9
4%
VA 9
4%
WA 9
4%
NJ 8
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19715
19835
19867
199015
199169
199275
199360
199456
199553
199663
199769
199852
199953
200053
200146
200251
200371
200465
200564
200665
200755
200859
200968
201063
201164
201258
201382
2014111
2015120
2016123
2017167
2018169
2019191
2020244
2021300
2022272
2023270
2024287