How old is someone named Indigo?
The average Indigo is 12 years old.
Half of all living Indigos are between 4 and 18.
When was Indigo popular?
Most of the Indigos in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 12 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 638 | 630 |
| 2000s | 761 | 750 |
| 2010s | 1,541 | 1,500 |
| 2020s | 2,285 | 2,300 |
How many Indigos are still alive?
About 5,200 Indigos are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 5,200 babies named Indigo since 1971.
Nearly every Indigo ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Indigo?
About two in three living Indigos are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 8%
- Gen Z 23%
- Gen Alpha 69%
Is Indigo an old name?
No. Indigo is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Indigo will be 23 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Indigo a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 77% of living Indigos are women, and 23% are men.
The women average 12 and the men 10.
Names the same age as Indigo
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Indigo's name twin is Ridge. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ridge's age curve is the closest match to Indigo's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Indigo
How old is the average Indigo?
The average Indigo in the US is 12 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Indigo?
About 5,200 Indigos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,200 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Indigo most popular?
In 2025, when about 430 baby girls were named Indigo.
Is Indigo a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 69% of living Indigos are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Indigo a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 77% of living Indigos are women, and 23% are men. The women average 12 and the men 10.
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