Rising since 2000, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Idan since 1981
Babies named Idan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 256 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Idan is a modern Hebrew name meaning 'era' or 'time'. First recorded in U.S. data in 1981, it reached its peak popularity in 2009 and has been rising in use since 2000. With a current rank of 3,658 and a frequency of 1 in 56,936 boys in 2025, the name remains rare yet steadily climbing. Its strongest U.S. popularity is in New York, reflecting its use within Jewish communities. The name's abstract meaning fits contemporary naming preferences, and it offers a short, distinctive option with a clear pronunciation.
Idan derives from the Hebrew word עִדָּן (idan), meaning 'era' or 'time'. It is a modern Hebrew name that began gaining popularity in Israel from the 1970s onward, reflecting the trend of abstract nouns used as given names. The name is particularly common among Jewish families in Israel and in the diaspora.
Where Idan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Idan” around the world
Where Idan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Idi
Variants: Iddan
Sibling names for Idan
Names that share Idan's style, for a brother or sister.
