Idris is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #790 in 2023 with 319 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 391 births ranking #694. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 593.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 5,356 boys born was named Idris. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Idris is a rare name with real depth in more than one tradition. In Muslim naming it is the name of a prophet, while in Welsh tradition it has a separate history, which gives the name unusual reach.
The Arabic and Welsh histories are distinct, which makes Idris more layered than many short names. Modern use often draws on both its strength of sound and its broad cultural resonance.