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Indy Unisex

Popularity: #607 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationIN-dee / ˈɪn.di

English; Native American

Meaning

English: short form of Indiana; Native American: 'the land of the Indians'

Historical & Cultural Background

Indy is often associated with the state of Indiana in the United States. The name gained popularity as a diminutive form of Indiana, especially in the 20th century. It has also been used in various cultural contexts, including music and film. The name evokes a sense of adventure and independence.

Trend Summary

Indy has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

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Variants

  • Indie

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Indy was first seen in the United States in 1955. Indy has ranked as high as #1007 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Utah, California, Texas, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Indy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Indy (2024)

StateBirthsShare
UT 32
10%
CA 29
9%
TX 27
9%
TN 18
6%
FL 16
5%
GA 14
5%
PA 13
4%
NC 12
4%
AL 12
4%
AZ 11
4%
IN 10
3%
OH 10
3%
KY 10
3%
MO 9
3%
AR 8
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19556
19567
195710
19709
19715
19746
19766
19785
19797
19827
19868
19875
19915
199311
19946
19969
19985
19996
20018
200211
200310
20049
20057
20069
200714
200819
200918
201020
201115
201210
201318
201439
201546
201657
201764
201891
2019115
2020141
2021236
2022246
2023287
2024361