Idris - A very unique male name
Idris at a glance
Idris is ranked #702 among boy baby names in 2025, with 341 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #702 and first appeared on the charts in 1971.
- Rank in 2025
- #702
- Births in 2025
- 341
- Peak year
- 2025 (#702)
- First appeared
- 1971
- Trend
- #820 in 2020 → #702 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 4,300 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.3/5 (6 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 4,300 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Idris peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 702.
Famous with this name
Idris Elba
Damson Idris
Idris
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Idris is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Idris is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #369 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #972.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 Idris is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Idris origin and meaning
Arabic and Welsh — two names in one spelling
Arabic Idris: a prophet's name in the Quran, often linked to a root meaning 'to study, interpret'. Welsh Idris: 'ardent lord' (udd, 'lord', + ris, 'ardent')
Idris carries two separate traditions: the Quranic prophet Idris, identified with Enoch, and a Welsh name borne by a legendary giant. Actor Idris Elba has driven its recent U.S. rise to a 2025 peak.
Origin uncertain
Idris is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Idris, pop culture references for the name Idris and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Idris
We've found the following names that sound similar to Idris, sorted by popularity.
Idrees / Idrissa / Idriss /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 | 702 |
| 2024 | 750 |
| 2023 | 778 |
| 2022 | 766 |
| 2021 | 856 |
| 2020 | 820 |
| 2019 | 835 |
| 2018 | 942 |
| 2017 | 1034 |
| 2016 | 1091 |
| 2015 | 1229 |
| 2014 | 1209 |
| 2013 | 1267 |
| 2012 | 1241 |
| 2011 | 1339 |
| 2010 | 1551 |
| 2009 | 1530 |
| 2008 | 1761 |
| 2007 | 2242 |
| 2006 | 2195 |
| 2005 | 2140 |
| 2004 | 3494 |
| 2003 | 2177 |
| 2001 | 2968 |
| 1999 | 2451 |
| 1998 | 1840 |
| 1997 | 1692 |
| 1996 | 1736 |
| 1995 | 2109 |
| 1994 | 1820 |
| 1993 | 2009 |
| 1992 | 2867 |
| 1988 | 2792 |
| 1987 | 2355 |
| 1985 | 1724 |
| 1984 | 1601 |
| 1983 | 2368 |
| 1982 | 1273 |
| 1980 | 1482 |
| 1979 | 1374 |
| 1978 | 1182 |
| 1977 | 1422 |
| 1974 | 1625 |
| 1973 | 1511 |
| 1972 | 1687 |
| 1971 | 1342 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 369 |
| New York | 394 |
| Connecticut | 414 |
| New Jersey | 421 |
| Minnesota | 457 |
| Michigan | 468 |
| Nevada | 471 |
| Virginia | 506 |
| Maryland | 532 |
| Pennsylvania | 591 |
| California | 640 |
| Texas | 653 |
| Kentucky | 655 |
| Arizona | 692 |
| Washington | 756 |
| North Carolina | 797 |
| Ohio | 826 |
| Georgia | 874 |
| Florida | 898 |
| Tennessee | 972 |
Even more about Idris
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 Idris 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 Idris?
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
ID-ris · /ˈɪdrɪs/
Around the world
- Idris (Arabic) — Used as-is in Arabic
- Idris (Welsh) — Used as-is in Welsh
Famous bearers
- Idris Elba — British actor (b. 1972) Contemporary
- Idris — Prophet in the Quran, identified in tradition with the biblical Enoch (Biblical/Quranic) Historical
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Idris appeals as a compact cross-cultural name with a distinguished, literary air.
Worth knowing
- Two different origins — families may need to say which tradition they mean
