Indigo Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
22% Masculine / 78% Feminine
Meaning:
A vibrant unisex name associated with the color and dye derived from the indigo plant.
Meaning of the Name Indigo
Indigo is a unique and vibrant unisex name. It is derived from the Greek word 'indikon', which means 'from India'. Indigo has been used to describe both the color and the dye derived from the indigo plant. It is often associated with spirituality, intuition, and inner wisdom. This name evokes a sense of mystery and creativity.
Popularity of the Name Indigo
The popularity for the name Indigo peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 298 births, which ranked number 1,714 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Indigo had the most female births in 2021 with 298, which ranked number 904 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 117, which ranked number 1,525 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Indigo has increased sharply over the last ten years from 80 births to 385 births, an increase of 381.25%. Among males, Indigo has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 117 births, an increase of 431.82%. Among females, Indigo has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 58 births to 268 births, an increase of 362.07%.
Nationwide Popularity of Indigo
- 20 Year Trend of Indigo: 466.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Indigo: 381.25%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Indigo: 431.82%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Indigo: 362.07%
Popularity of Indigo by State
For males, Indigo was most popular in Western states with 29 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 17 male births. Among females, Indigo was most popular in Southeastern states with 59 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 25 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Indigo. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | 17 | 1184 | 25 | 1101 |
| CO | 7 | 644 | 9 | 571 |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | 14 | 1046 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 606 |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | 9 | 968 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 548 |
| MI | 9 | 748 | 8 | 875 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 813 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 502 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 937 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 871 |
| PA | 7 | 992 | 15 | 669 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 673 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1014 |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | 18 | 1401 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 424 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 790 |
| WA | 5 | 994 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Indigo
- Total Births of Indigo: 451 (17.01%)
- Male Births of Indigo: 138 (18.19%)
- Female Births of Indigo: 312 (16.54%)
Given the upward trend of Indigo over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 17.01% increase in total births, for a total of 451 births in 2024. Male births for Indigo have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 138 male births in 2024, an increase of 18.19%. For Females, births for Indigo have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 312 female births in 2024, an increase of 16.54%.