This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance: Name: Indie – Meaning: independent – Origin: English – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: IN-dee
Indie is a neutral name with English roots and a meaning of "independent." It's pronounced IN-dee, and it leans free-spirited, boho as well as clean, modern — a combination that gives it a relaxed, unfussy feel. For parents drawn to a short name with a clear, on-the-nose meaning, Indie delivers exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Indie
Meaning: Independent.
Origin: English.
How to Pronounce Indie
Phonetic: IN-dee IPA: /ˈɪndi/
Popularity of Indie
SSA records for Indie stretch back to 1959, and the name reached its high point in 2022 at #552, with 550 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #651, with a count of 450.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1959–2024.
Make Indie Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Indie, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
Names With a Similar Story
Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.
FAQ
What does the name Indie mean?
Independent.
How do you pronounce Indie?
Indie is pronounced IN-dee (IPA: /ˈɪndi/).
Is Indie a popular name right now?
Indie peaked at #552 in 2022 and is ranked #651 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1959–2024.)
📊 How popular is Indie? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
🎨 Get Printable Name Art for Indie
Beautiful nursery-ready 8×10" print with name & meaning
Preview & Download →More Baby Name Inspiration
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
