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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Indigo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Indie|Indika
Sanskrit◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Indigo

◈

IN-dih-goh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#923
↑ Rising
Girl
#923
Popularity score: 31
↑ Rising
Peak
#901 in 2021
5yr
+38 ranks
Velocity
+38
Birth frequency
8.0 per 100,000 births
Boy
#1629
Popularity score: 25
↑ Rising
Peak
#1528 in 2022
5yr
+89 ranks
Velocity
+89
Birth frequency
2.9 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1629 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Sanskrit boy names
Indigo

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1629

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #923 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Indigo

Popularity score: 31  ·  SSA Rank: #923

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+38 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Indigo hits the uniqueness sweet spot.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureColor-basedUnisex3-syllableModernSpiritualArtisticBotanicalBohemianGender-neutral
Character
mysterious depthvalued rarity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Indigos

skilledhonorabledeterminedloyalthoughtful
STRONG
High confidence

Indigo is a Sanskrit unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #923 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +38 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#923 · rare
Indigo at a Glance
Meaning:A deep blue dye derived from the indigo plant, historically valued as a precious pigment. Symbolizes wisdom, depth, and mystery in various cultures.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi · Portuguese trade influence
Peak rank:#901 in 2021
5yr change:+38 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #923 · Boy #1629
Notable bearers
Indigo Montoya
Character (fictional reference); name popularized in modern usage
Indigo Girls
American music duo (Amy Ray and Emily Saliers)
Similar Sound
IndiraIndie◈Indiana◈Indy◈Indio
Similar Style
Caspian◈Ocean◈SiennaSaffronAzure◈Sage◈
Works well with
Wren◈Sage◈IvyRiver◈HazelOcean◈Cedar◈Violet
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Indigo illustration
Name Intelligence
Indigo · Overview
Summary

Indigo is a Sanskrit unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #923 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 29/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Indigo scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 38 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Indigo carries a cool, ethereal, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
indigo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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