India
Every India since 1880 — 24,017 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of India
India is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,722 in 2025 with 118 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 24,017 American babies have been named India. Its peak came in 2001, when 1,049 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where India stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
India year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 118 | #1,722 | — | — |
| 2024 | 169 | #1,352 | — | — |
| 2023 | 182 | #1,266 | — | — |
| 2022 | 275 | #969 | — | — |
| 2021 | 283 | #938 | — | — |
| 2020 | 248 | #1,018 | — | — |
| 2019 | 285 | #928 | — | — |
| 2018 | 295 | #911 | — | — |
| 2017 | 302 | #894 | — | — |
| 2016 | 263 | #1,006 | — | — |
| 2015 | 262 | #1,022 | — | — |
| 2014 | 226 | #1,121 | — | — |
| 2013 | 259 | #971 | — | — |
| 2012 | 204 | #1,202 | — | — |
| 2011 | 253 | #997 | — | — |
| 2010 | 261 | #977 | — | — |
| 2009 | 335 | #836 | — | — |
| 2008 | 353 | #813 | — | — |
| 2007 | 431 | #682 | — | — |
| 2006 | 522 | #564 | — | — |
| 2005 | 613 | #497 | — | — |
| 2004 | 616 | #477 | — | — |
| 2003 | 740 | #410 | — | — |
| 2002 | 979 | #312 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,049 | #299 | — | — |
| 2000 | 723 | #395 | — | — |
| 1995 | 599 | #431 | — | — |
| 1990 | 500 | #488 | 7 | #6,711 |
| 1985 | 754 | #318 | 5 | #6,952 |
| 1980 | 134 | #1,059 | — | — |
| 1975 | 151 | #881 | — | — |
| 1970 | 192 | #761 | — | — |
| 1965 | 34 | #2,011 | — | — |
| 1960 | 41 | #1,774 | — | — |
| 1955 | 52 | #1,392 | — | — |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,851 | — | — |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,848 | — | — |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,709 | — | — |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,244 | — | — |
| 1930 | 17 | #2,059 | — | — |
| 1925 | 35 | #1,356 | — | — |
| 1920 | 30 | #1,488 | — | — |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,210 | — | — |
| 1910 | 19 | #1,013 | — | — |
| 1905 | 17 | #909 | — | — |
| 1900 | 18 | #901 | — | — |
| 1895 | 22 | #670 | — | — |
| 1890 | 22 | #566 | — | — |
| 1885 | 14 | #589 | — | — |
| 1880 | 12 | #506 | — | — |
Famous people named India
- India Summer Pornographic actor · b. 1975
- India Eisley Actor · b. 1993
- India Arie Musician · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name India in 2025?
India ranked #1,722 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 118 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named India?
24,017 babies have been named India in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name India most popular?
India peaked in 2001, when 1,049 newborns received the name.
Is India a boy or girl name?
India is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name India rising or falling?
India is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named India?
Well-known people named India include India Summer (pornographic actor), India Eisley (actor), India Arie (musician).