Idris
How to say it: ih-DREES · /ɪˈdris/
Welsh: from 'iud' (lord) + 'ris' (ardent); also an Arabic/Quranic prophet's name meaning 'studious' or 'interpreter'.
Idris was the 588th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 391 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #468 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #588 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 391 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,286 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #468 |
| In France, 2025 | #108 among boys’ names, 165 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
On an upward path, Idris has reached its strongest moment in the 2020s. With the present matching that height, further growth is foreseen.
What goes with it
Idris blends crisp edges with a breathy finish and a strong yet mobile character. Amir echoes its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Idris is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Turkish, Welsh.
In France: #108 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #142.
Famous people named Idris
- Idris Ibn Abdallah (745–791)Idrisid ruler (r. 788–791)
- Idris Kanu (born 1999)Sierra Leonean association football player
- Idris Ali (1950–2024)Indian politician
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