Idris
Two traditions share this name: the Welsh Idris, from words for lord and ardent, and the Arabic Idris, a prophet named in the Quran.
Idris in 2025
Idris was given to 397 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,383rd most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 8,351 babies born.
The history of Idris
Idris reached its highest point in 2025, when 397 babies were given the name, ranking 1,383rd that year.
Across the 112 years of records since 1914, 5,084 babies have been named Idris. Half of them were born before 2017, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Idris by decade
| Decade | Babies named Idris | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 6,631 |
| 1920s | 20 | 7,064 |
| 1950s | 7 | 7,036 |
| 1970s | 282 | 3,250 |
| 1980s | 288 | 3,583 |
| 1990s | 345 | 4,499 |
| 2000s | 543 | 3,450 |
| 2010s | 1,638 | 1,819 |
| 2020s | 1,956 | 1,383 |
Where Idris is heading
Idris has risen 188% over the past decade, from 138 babies in 2015 to 397 in 2025.
Names like Idris
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Idris.