Indigo is a distinctive choice, ranked #503 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Indigo in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#503
US Rank #923
About the Name Indigo
Indigo is holding steady in the rankings at #503. It reached its peak of #438 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Indigo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #923 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Indigo
Unlikely. With around 78 UK babies named Indigo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Indigo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Indigo has held a stable position around #503 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #438 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Indigo is more popular in the UK (#503) than in the US (#923). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Indigo ranks #923 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
78
UK babies named Indigo (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 22 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Indigo
Likely around 1 other Indigo in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2021–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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