Find out how popular the first name Indio has been for the last 33 years (from 1991 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Indio by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Indio is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Indio.

The history of the first name Indio

The name Indio has its origins in the Spanish language, where it is an adjective meaning "Indian" or "Native American." The word itself is derived from the Latin term "Indicus," which initially referred to the people and cultures of the Indian subcontinent. However, when the Spanish explorers arrived in the Americas, they mistakenly applied the term "Indio" to the indigenous populations they encountered.

The use of Indio as a given name is relatively recent, and it is believed to have gained popularity in the late 20th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Indio is in reference to Indio Fernandez, a Mexican actor born in 1948, known for his roles in various telenovelas and films.

Another notable figure with the name Indio is Indio Solari, an Argentine rock musician and singer-songwriter born in 1949. He is considered a pioneer of the rock movement in Latin America and is renowned for his poetic lyrics and social commentary.

In the realm of sports, Indio Saravanja, an Italian-born American professional wrestler of Native American descent, gained fame in the 1960s and 1970s under the ring name Chief Jay Strongbow. He was born in 1940 and passed away in 2012.

A more contemporary figure is Indio Falconer Downey, the son of actor Robert Downey Jr. and producer Susan Downey. Born in 2012, his unique name has garnered attention in popular culture.

One of the earliest recorded historical figures with the name Indio is Indio Paba, a 16th-century Native American chief who led resistance against Spanish colonization in present-day Colombia. He is celebrated as a symbol of indigenous resistance and cultural preservation.

While the name Indio has its roots in the Spanish language and colonial history, it has gained broader cultural significance and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds, reflecting the diverse and multicultural societies of the modern world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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