How old is someone named India?
The average India is 29 years old.
Half of all living Indias are between 21 and 38.
When was India popular?
Parents have been choosing India less often since its peak in 2001; 118 babies got the name in 2025.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 149 | 0 |
| 1910s | 264 | 0 |
| 1920s | 289 | 0 |
| 1930s | 151 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 250 | 140 |
| 1950s | 424 | 330 |
| 1960s | 356 | 310 |
| 1970s | 1,611 | 1,500 |
| 1980s | 3,802 | 3,700 |
| 1990s | 6,125 | 6,000 |
| 2000s | 6,361 | 6,300 |
| 2010s | 2,610 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 1,275 | 1,300 |
How many Indias are still alive?
About 22,000 Indias are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 24,000 babies named India since 1880.
Nearly every India ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name India?
About two in five living Indias are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is India an old name?
Somewhat. India is older than 50 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical India will be 49 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is India a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Indias are women.
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India's name twin is Alex. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alex's age curve is the closest match to India's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name India
How old is the average India?
The average India in the US is 29 years old. The median is 28, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named India?
About 22,000 Indias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 24,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name India most popular?
In 2001, when about 1,000 baby girls were named India.
Is India a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 40% of living Indias, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this