India
girl name#1721 in 2025India entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #299 in 2001, ranks #1721 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1721
rank today
#299
peak (2001)
118
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #539 |
| 1890s | #703 |
| 1900s | #987 |
| 1910s | #1222 |
| 1920s | #1545 |
| 1930s | #2124 |
| 1940s | #1770 |
| 1950s | #1588 |
| 1960s | #1993 |
| 1970s | #884 |
| 1980s | #648 |
| 1990s | #425 |
| 2000s | #528 |
| 2010s | #1002 |
| 2020s | #1209 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, India has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 22,500 people named India are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical India alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name India in 2025?
- India ranks #1721 among US girl names in 2025, with 118 babies given the name.
- When was the name India most popular?
- India peaked in 2001, reaching #299 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name India with classmates?
- India will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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