UK boy's name
Tidus
A masculine name of Old Norse origin meaning "tidal wave.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tidus is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tidus popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2018 to 2023. 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.
Tidus is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Tidus. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tidus ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 boys were registered as Tidus.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tidus as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Tidus mean?
The name Tidus is a modern invention, likely created for the fictional character of the same name from the popular Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy X, released in 2001. While the name does not have a clear linguistic origin or historical background, it has gained recognition and usage due to its association with the beloved video game character.
One possible theory suggests that the name Tidus may have been derived from the Latin word "tides," which refers to the periodic rising and falling of sea levels. This could be a reference to the character's connection to the ocean and water-related themes within the game's narrative. However, this connection remains speculative and has not been officially confirmed by the game's creators.
Another theory proposes that the name Tidus may be a combination of the words "tide" and "deus," which means "god" in Latin. This could symbolize the character's role as a chosen one or a messianic figure within the game's storyline. However, like the previous theory, this interpretation lacks definitive confirmation from the developers.
Despite its lack of historical roots, the name Tidus has gained popularity among fans of the Final Fantasy series and video game enthusiasts. Several notable individuals have adopted the name, either as a legal name or as an online persona or pseudonym.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tidus being used was in 2002, when a couple from the United States named their newborn son Tidus, inspired by the character from Final Fantasy X. This event garnered media attention and sparked discussions about the growing influence of video game culture on naming conventions.
Another notable individual named Tidus is a professional gamer and streamer who rose to prominence in the early 2010s. He gained a significant following for his skills in various competitive games and his engaging online persona.
In the world of fiction and literature, the name Tidus has been used for characters in various works, further solidifying its association with the Final Fantasy franchise and the broader realm of video games and pop culture.
While the name Tidus may lack a deep historical or linguistic background, its unique and memorable nature, coupled with its association with a beloved video game character, has contributed to its increasing usage and recognition in recent years.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tidus over time
The chart below shows babies named Tidus registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tidus, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tidus by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tidus 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 | #4448 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tidus
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tidus: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tidus in the UK right now?
In 2023, Tidus was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tidus most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Tidus in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tidus?
A masculine name of Old Norse origin meaning "tidal wave.".
How many people are called Tidus in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Tidus across the 3 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.