Indigo
Indigo first appears in US records in 1971. It peaked in 2025, when 318 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 318.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Indigo mean?
Indigo names the deep blue-purple dye and colour, from the Greek for “Indian.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Indigo mean?
Indigo means Deep blue-purple dye. Indigo names the deep blue-purple dye and colour, from the Greek for “Indian.”
What is the origin of the name Indigo?
Indigo is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Indigo?
Indigo is pronounced “IN-dih-goh.”
Is Indigo a boy or a girl name?
Indigo is most commonly used as a unisex name.
How popular is the name Indigo?
In 2025, Indigo ranked #1531 among boys’ and #854 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Indigo most popular?
Indigo was most popular in 2025, when about 318 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.