UK boy's name
Idan
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "time" or "era".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Idan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Idan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2010 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Idan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Idan ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Idan.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Idan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Idan mean?
The name Idan has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "idon," which means "time" or "period." This suggests that the name Idan may have been associated with concepts of time or temporal cycles in its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Idan can be found in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. In the Book of Ezra, a person named Idan is mentioned as one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Idan. In the 11th century, Idan ben Shmuel was a prominent Jewish poet and philosopher from Spain. His works explored themes of love, mysticism, and the human condition.
During the 13th century, Idan al-Baghdadi was an influential Islamic scholar and theologian from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the fields of jurisprudence and Islamic philosophy.
In more recent times, Idan Raichel, born in 1977, is an Israeli musician and songwriter known for fusing various musical styles and collaborating with artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. His music has gained international recognition and acclaim.
Another notable figure is Idan Ofer, born in 1955, an Israeli businessman and philanthropist. He is the co-owner of the Ofer Group, a major international shipping and real estate company.
Idan Tal, born in 1975, is an Israeli basketball player who had a successful career in both the Israeli and European leagues. He represented the Israeli national team in several international competitions.
While these are just a few examples, the name Idan has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, spanning different religions, cultures, and fields of expertise.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Idan over time
The chart below shows babies named Idan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Idan, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Idan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Idan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4514 | 13 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Idan
- Isaac 49,129
- Ibrahim 14,115
- Ismail 4,679
- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Idan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Idan in the UK right now?
In 2022, Idan was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Idan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Idan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Idan?
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "time" or "era".
How many people are called Idan in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Idan across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.