Idris
A male given name from Welsh, popularized by actor Idris Elba.
Every Idris since 1914 — 5,084 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Idris
Idris is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #694 in 2025 with 391 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 5,084 American babies have been named Idris. Its peak came in 2025, when 397 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Idris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Idris year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,853 | 391 | #694 |
| 2024 | — | — | 348 | #740 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,647 | 319 | #791 |
| 2022 | — | — | 329 | #769 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,168 | 274 | #856 |
| 2020 | — | — | 277 | #828 |
| 2019 | — | — | 263 | #852 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,599 | 216 | #960 |
| 2017 | — | — | 191 | #1,050 |
| 2016 | — | — | 179 | #1,098 |
| 2015 | — | — | 138 | #1,293 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,538 | 147 | #1,237 |
| 2013 | — | — | 139 | #1,257 |
| 2012 | — | — | 140 | #1,259 |
| 2011 | — | — | 114 | #1,444 |
| 2010 | — | — | 101 | #1,568 |
| 2009 | — | — | 106 | #1,550 |
| 2008 | — | — | 74 | #1,939 |
| 2007 | — | — | 68 | #2,042 |
| 2006 | — | — | 52 | #2,382 |
| 2005 | — | — | 51 | #2,311 |
| 2004 | — | — | 39 | #2,715 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49 | #2,218 |
| 2002 | — | — | 35 | #2,715 |
| 2001 | — | — | 40 | #2,450 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29 | #3,020 |
| 1995 | — | — | 38 | #2,152 |
| 1990 | — | — | 18 | #3,365 |
| 1985 | — | — | 27 | #2,091 |
| 1980 | — | — | 33 | #1,744 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,396 |
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| 1920 | 7 | #4,165 | — | — |
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Famous people named Idris
- Idris Religious figure · b. -3500
- Idris of Libya Politician · 1889–1983
- Idris I of Morocco Politician · 743–791
- Idris Elba Actor · b. 1972
- Idris II of Morocco Politician · 791–828
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Idris mean?
A male given name from Welsh, popularized by actor Idris Elba.
How popular is the name Idris in 2025?
Idris ranked #694 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 391 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Idris?
5,084 babies have been named Idris in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Idris most popular?
Idris peaked in 2025, when 397 newborns received the name.
Is Idris a boy or girl name?
Idris is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Idris rising or falling?
Idris is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Idris?
Well-known people named Idris include Idris (religious figure), Idris of Libya (politician), Idris I of Morocco (politician).