Indy

Indy is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 438 babies in the United States.

Indy at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Indy

Indy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Indy first appears in Social Security records in 1955 and has been given to 2,763 babies since 1880, including 438 in 2024.

Indy in US records

First recorded (US)
1955
Babies named Indy in 2024
438
Total since 1880
2,763

Indy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Babies named Indy in 2025
83
Total since 1996
951

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Indy mean?

The meaning of Indy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Indy a boy or girl name?

Indy is a unisex name. In 2024, 438 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Indy?

Indy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Indy?

Indy is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1955 and has been given to 2,763 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].