Indy

♂ Boy

Pronounced EEN-dih /ˈin.dɪ/Low

Meaning: Diminutive of Indiana ('land of the Indians'), also of India/Indira; popularized by Indiana JonesLow

In 30 seconds: Indy is an English nickname-style name, a diminutive of Indiana ('land of the Indians') and also of India and Indira. It is closely tied to the character Indiana Jones.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningDiminutive of Indiana ('land of the Indians'), also of India/Indira; popularized by Indiana Jones

U.S. rank (2025)#2369 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births58 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 847

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Indy works as a short form of Indiana, a place name meaning 'land of the Indians', and it can also shorten India or Indira. Much of its appeal as a stand-alone name comes from the adventurer Indiana Jones, whose nickname it shares. The result is a brisk, energetic name with a clear pop-culture spark.

Two crisp syllables and a bright ending give Indy a casual, ready-made feel, the kind of name that already sounds like a nickname.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Indy is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name - Indy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Indy…

Indiana— The full name Indy shortens, with the meaning 'land of the Indians'.

India— One of the names Indy can serve as a diminutive of.

Randy— lands in the same popularity range

Freddy— echoes that soft -dy sound

Eddy— another English name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Indy mean?

Indy is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Indy?

It's commonly said EEN-dih /ˈin.dɪ/.

Is Indy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Indy is used as a boy name.

How popular is Indy?

In 2024, Indy ranked #1998 in the U.S. for boys, with 77 births recorded.