Idan
Meaningera, time · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,658
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,162 in 2009
30 babies were named Idan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,040 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 56,818 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Idan, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Idan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIdan first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #3,162.
- TrendIdan has climbed 1,040 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,658. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Idan means “era, time”.
About the name Idan
Idan is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “era, time”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-dan”. US birth records list Idan for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 29 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #3,162 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,658, with 30 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,214,286 boys |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 680,272 boys |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 145,985 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 73,638 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 69,930 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Idan
What does the name Idan mean?
Idan means “era, time” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Idan?
Idan has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Idan a boy or girl name?
Idan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Idan?
Idan ranked #3,658 for US boys in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#3,162).