Indy

Indy - A very unique male name

Indy appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #3428. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Indy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Indy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Indy. The baby boy name Indy was given to 17 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2597 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 86,252 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Indy peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 2207.

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Indy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Indy is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,742 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,977.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Indy is where you live.

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Indy origin and meaning

English — nickname and short form

A short form, most famously of Indiana, and used independently as a nickname-style name

Indy owes its life as a boys' name chiefly to Indiana Jones, nicknamed Indy in the films from 1981 — a fictional namesake, credited here rather than assumed as an etymology. As a registered name it dates from 2008 and is rising gently. It has no independent derivation beyond the names and place it shortens.

Origin uncertain

Indy is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Indy, pop culture references for the name Indy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Indy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Indy, sorted by popularity.

Imad / Indie / Indio / India /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Indy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Indy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Indy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

IN-dee · /ˈɪndi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Indie — The spelling more often used for girls
• Indiana — The full name it shortens, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Indiana Jones — The archaeologist hero of the Indiana Jones films, universally nicknamed Indy (Fictional, 1981) Fictional

Style

Nickname nameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

A breezy, adventurous nickname-name with an unmistakable film hero behind it.

Worth knowing

• Most people will assume it is short for Indiana