Indigo
3 countries#853 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Indigo was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,242 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #853 · peaked in 2025 with 431 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,282 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2021 with 121 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,267 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #438 · peaked in 2021 with 118 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
15 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Indigo’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2728 | — |
| 2007 | #3125 | ↓397 |
| 2008 | #2957 | ↑168 |
| 2009 | #2672 | ↑285 |
| 2010 | #2781 | ↓109 |
| 2011 | #2725 | ↑56 |
| 2012 | #2935 | ↓210 |
| 2013 | #2259 | ↑676 |
| 2014 | #1830 | ↑429 |
| 2015 | #1743 | ↑87 |
| 2016 | #1719 | ↑24 |
| 2017 | #1379 | ↑340 |
| 2018 | #1335 | ↑44 |
| 2019 | #1229 | ↑106 |
| 2020 | #1027 | ↑202 |
| 2021 | #901 | ↑126 |
| 2022 | #978 | ↓77 |
| 2023 | #961 | ↑17 |
| 2024 | #919 | ↑42 |
| 2025 | #853 | ↑66 |
Frequently asked questions about Indigo
Is Indigo a popular name?
Yes — Indigo currently ranks #853 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Indigo more common for boys or girls?
Indigo is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Indigo most popular?
Indigo peaked in 2025 in United States, with 431 recorded births that year.
Is Indigo rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Indigo’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8324 in 1971 to #853 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Indigo?
At least 6,524 babies have been recorded with the name Indigo across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Indigo popular in more than one country?
Yes — Indigo appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Indigo?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Indigo include Kelly, Anaiah, Paula, Nala.
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