Indy
How to say it: IN-dee · /ˈɪndi/
Nickname/word-name, short for Indiana (place name) or independent; also associated with the Indy 500.
Indy was the 369th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 411 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #223 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #369 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 411 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,763 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #223 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Indy is enjoying its best decade in the 2020s. At its peak now, further gains look likely.
What goes with it
Light and quick in two parts, soft yet crisp with a creative spark. Bowie makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Indy is about 1 in 157.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Ireland: #339.
Famous people named Indy
- Indy Boonen (born 1999)Belgian association football player
- Indy Barends (born 1972)Indonesian actress
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