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Indy is a feminine name used in Popular Culture. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive of Indiana. This is the nickname of the hero of the Indiana Jones movies, starring Harrison Ford." It ranked #768 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive of Indiana. This is the nickname of the hero of the Indiana Jones movies, starring Harrison Ford. The entry lists its usage as Popular Culture.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Indy ranked #768 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #768 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Indy mean?
Behind the Name does not give Indy a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive of Indiana.
Is Indy a popular name?
Indy ranked #768 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Indy a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Indy appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Indy (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
