Boy nameCurrently #739 in the USRising
Idris
ID-riss//ˈɪdrɪs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
Studious, interpreter (Arabic); fiery lord (Welsh)
Idris has two separate roots: in Arabic and Islamic tradition it names a prophet mentioned in the Quran, often linked to the idea of study or interpretation, while in Welsh legend Idris was a giant-king associated with a mountain. Its dual heritage and elegant sound have made it internationally recognized, aided by the fame of actor Idris Elba.
Idris's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Idris |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1979 | 49 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 74 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2011 | 114 |
| 2012 | 139 |
| 2013 | 139 |
| 2014 | 152 |
| 2015 | 138 |
| 2016 | 179 |
| 2017 | 191 |
| 2018 | 221 |
| 2019 | 263 |
| 2020 | 277 |
| 2021 | 279 |
| 2022 | 329 |
| 2023 | 326 |
| 2024 | 347 |
Idris through the decades
- Idris peaked in 2024, when 347 babies were named Idris in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Idris has risen 156% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Idris currently ranks #739 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Idris
Variants & spellings
Idriss
Famous people named Idris
- Idris Elba — actor