Idan
Every Idan since 1981 — 575 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Idan
Idan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,692 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 575 American babies have been named Idan. Its peak came in 2009, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Idan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Idan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,692 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,121 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,261 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,104 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,852 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,766 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,417 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,138 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,651 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,521 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,730 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,563 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,363 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,182 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,930 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,570 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,186 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,911 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,551 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,285 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,121 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,279 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,423 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,930 |
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Famous people named Idan
- Idan Raichel Singer · b. 1977
- Idan Tal Soccer player · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Idan in 2025?
Idan ranked #3,692 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Idan?
575 babies have been named Idan in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Idan most popular?
Idan peaked in 2009, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Idan a boy or girl name?
Idan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Idan rising or falling?
Idan has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Idan?
Well-known people named Idan include Idan Raichel (singer), Idan Tal (soccer player).