Idan - A very unique male name
Idan at a glance
Idan is ranked #3604 among boy baby names in 2025, with 6 births in 2025. It peaked in 2021 at #2614 and first appeared on the charts in 2005.
- Rank in 2025
- #3604
- Births in 2025
- 6
- Peak year
- 2021 (#2614)
- First appeared
- 2005
- Trend
- #3192 in 2015 → #3604 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 244,381 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Idan peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 2614.
Famous with this name
Idan Zauber
Idan Barkai
Idan Raichel
How would you rate Idan, 1-5?
Idan is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Idan is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,640 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,640.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Idan is where you live.
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Idan origin and meaning
Hebrew
From Hebrew idan, 'era, age, time'
Idan is a modern Hebrew name meaning an era or age — a word name in Israeli naming, borne by actor and singer Idan Raichel (b. 1977), a musician rather than a household name in the US, so no bearer is listed rather than padding.
Attested etymology
Idan is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Idan, pop culture references for the name Idan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Idan
We've found the following names that sound similar to Idan, sorted by popularity.
Iden / Ithan /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3604 |
| 2024 | 2815 |
| 2023 | 2944 |
| 2021 | 2614 |
| 2019 | 3501 |
| 2018 | 3143 |
| 2017 | 3956 |
| 2016 | 3248 |
| 2015 | 3192 |
| 2014 | 3617 |
| 2013 | 2638 |
| 2012 | 2794 |
| 2011 | 2818 |
| 2010 | 2861 |
| 2009 | 2866 |
| 2008 | 3427 |
| 2007 | 2817 |
| 2006 | 3095 |
| 2005 | 3846 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 1640 |
Even more about Idan
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Idan a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Idan?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ee-DAHN · /iˈdɑn/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2005, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
InternationalWord name
Why parents choose it
Idan is minimal and modern Hebrew — literally, an era.
Worth knowing
- Often misread as Aidan in English.
