Idris Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Idris is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Idris?
Idris is spelled I-D-R-I-S. The name has 5 letters.
Idris at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Idris may derive from an Arabic root meaning “interpreter” or “studious.”
- Origin
- Idris is commonly associated with Arabic origin and linked to a figure in Islamic tradition noted for wisdom.
- Pronunciation
- ih-DRIS · 2 syllables
Idris Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#694
Recorded Births391
- Girls usage fell 1,011 places to #13,208 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
- Boys usage rose 46 places to #694 and recorded 43 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Idris Mean?
Idris may derive from an Arabic root meaning “interpreter” or “studious.”
Origin: Idris is commonly associated with Arabic origin and linked to a figure in Islamic tradition noted for wisdom.
How Do You Pronounce Idris?
Pronunciationih-DRIS
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Idris?
- History
- The name Idris appears in Islamic texts and has been used in various cultures influenced by Arabic and Islamic heritage.
Idris Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 391 | #694 |
| 2024 | Boys | 348 | #740 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 319 | #790 |
| 2022 | Boys | 329 | #768 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 274 | #855 |
| 2020 | Boys | 277 | #828 |
| 2019 | Boys | 263 | #851 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 216 | #958 |
| 2017 | Boys | 191 | #1,049 |
| 2016 | Boys | 179 | #1,096 |
| 2015 | Boys | 138 | #1,287 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 147 | #1,237 |
| 2013 | Boys | 139 | #1,255 |
| 2012 | Boys | 140 | #1,258 |
| 2011 | Boys | 114 | #1,440 |
| 2010 | Boys | 101 | #1,565 |
| 2009 | Boys | 106 | #1,546 |
| 2008 | Boys | 74 | #1,932 |
| 2007 | Boys | 68 | #2,034 |
When Was Idris Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
391 recorded births
National rank #694
2024 · Boys
348 recorded births
National rank #740
2022 · Boys
329 recorded births
National rank #768
2023 · Boys
319 recorded births
National rank #790
Where Idris Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #363 | 29 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| NY | #392 | 44 |
| NJ | #412 | 19 |
| NV | #443 | 6 |
| MN | #446 | 12 |
| MI | #461 | 18 |
| VA | #497 | 15 |