Indian
Pronunciation: [ IHND-ee-uhn ]
Indian is a girl baby name. Ranked #57,776 in the US, popular nicknames include Ind, Iny, and Indie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Indian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 5 babies have been named Indian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Indian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #57,776 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #57,776
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Indian
Indian is a girl name .
Indian is currently ranked #57,776 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Indian include Ind, Iny, Indie, and Indiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Indian include Indie, Indigo, India, Indiana, Indi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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