Hindy
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "female deer".
Name Census estimates that about 1,860 living Americans carry the first name Hindy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hindy today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hindy births was 2023 (99 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hindy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.9K
~ 1 in 184,277 Americans
Peak year
2023
99 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,039
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Hindy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hindy from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 621 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hindy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hindy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hindy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hindys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hindy
The name Hindy has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Hind," which refers to the region of the Indian subcontinent, particularly the area around the Indus River.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hindy can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to refer to people or deities associated with the Hindu faith. One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the Vedas, which are a collection of ancient Hindu sacred texts dating back to around 1500 BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hindy. One of the most famous was Hindy Devi, a 16th-century Hindu queen who ruled over the Marwar region of present-day Rajasthan, India. She was renowned for her bravery and military prowess, and her reign is celebrated in various Rajput ballads and folklore.
Another notable Hindy was Hindy Mahmood (1834-1904), a pioneering Indian educator and social reformer who played a crucial role in the promotion of female education in British India. She established several schools for girls and advocated for the rights of women and their access to education.
In the realm of literature, Hindy Kaur (1917-2003) was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet, known for her powerful and evocative works that explored themes of social injustice, feminism, and the human condition. Her literary contributions earned her numerous accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, one of the highest literary honors in India.
Moving to the world of sports, Hindy Jhutti (born 1988) is a Pakistani cricketer who has represented her country in various international tournaments. She is widely regarded as one of the leading all-rounders in women's cricket and has won several awards for her outstanding performances.
Lastly, Hindy Lozada (born 1979) is a Puerto Rican actress and television host who has gained widespread popularity for her roles in various telenovelas and TV shows. She is known for her versatility as an actress and her ability to portray a wide range of characters.
Overall, the name Hindy has a rich history and cultural significance, with its roots firmly embedded in the ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu traditions. While its origins can be traced back thousands of years, the name has continued to be embraced and celebrated by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.
People
Hindy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hindy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hindy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hindy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,860 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hindy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 184,277 US residents.
Is Hindy a common name?
We classify Hindy as "Rare". It ranks above 93.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,905 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hindy most popular?
The single biggest year for Hindy was 2023, when 99 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hindy is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hindy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hindy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.