Idris sits comfortably in the UK charts at #153 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#153
US Rank #739
About the Name Idris
Idris is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #153. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Idris is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #739 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Idris
Unlikely. With around 335 UK babies named Idris per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Idris in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Idris has held a stable position around #153 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #153 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Idris is more popular in the UK (#153) than in the US (#739). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Idris include: Idris Khan — Idris Khan OBE is a British artist based in London.; Tunku Ismail Idris — Tunku Ismail ibni Sultan Ibrahim (Jawi: تونكو إسماعيل ابن سلطان إبراهيم; né Tunku Ismail Idris Abdul Majid Abu Bakar Iskandar ibni Tunku Ibrahim Ismail, born...; Noraniza Idris — Nor Aniza binti Haji Idris in the Malaysian music industry, is known in her home country as the "Queen of Ethnic Pop"..
Idris ranks #739 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
335
UK babies named Idris (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Idris
Likely around 1 other Idris in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Idris Khan OBE is a British artist based in London. Khan's work draws from a diverse range of cultural sources including literature, history, art, music, and religion.
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