Will my child share the name Indigo with classmates?

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.

Is Indigo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

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.

Is Indigo popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

Is Indigo a popular baby name in the United States?

Indigo ranks #923 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #503

Indigo

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.