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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Idris — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Idrees|Idriss
Welsh◈ Unisex · 58% boy · 42% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Idris

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ID-ris · 2 syllables

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Boy
#739
↑ Rising
Boy
#739
Popularity score: 33
↑ Rising
Peak
#739 in 2024
5yr
+51 ranks
Velocity
+51
Birth frequency
9.6 per 100,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12636 in 2023

Peak: #12636 in 2023

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #739 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Welsh boy names
Idris

Popularity score: 33  ·  SSA Rank: #739

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #12636 · Rising since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+51 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
WelshMythologicalUnisex2-syllableNatureLegendaryCoolGroundedUncommon
Character
scholarly wisdomspiritual insightprophetic visionsteadfast integritydivine guidance
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Idriss

versatilecommandingaccomplishedresilientdistinguished
STRONG
High confidence

Idris is a Welsh unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #739 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +51 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#739 · rare
Idris at a Glance
Meaning:Ardent lord or fiery leader. In Welsh tradition, associated with Idris the Giant, a legendary astronomer and warrior. Also used in Arabic contexts meaning "studious" or "interpreter."
Language root:Welsh · Arabic
Peak rank:#739 in 2024
5yr change:+51 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #739 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Idris Elba
Actor, musician
Idris Khan
Contemporary artist
Idris Muhammad
Jazz drummer (though primarily known as male)
Similar Sound
IrisInnisIra◈IvorIsai◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinn◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Idris
Wren◈IvyHazel◈PhoebeBeckett◈Atlas◈Rowan◈
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Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Dylan
Welsh · #28
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Idris illustration
Name Intelligence
Idris · Overview
Summary

Idris is a Welsh unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #739 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 7/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Idris scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 51 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
58% boy · 42% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Mythological character
Idris carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
idris.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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