Idas
A feminine name possibly derived from the Greek ida meaning "wooded hill".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Idas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Idas today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Idas births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Idas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Idas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1915 SSA rank
#4,085
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Idas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Idas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Idas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Idas
The name Idas finds its origins in ancient Greek mythology and literature. It is derived from the ancient Greek word "idios," which means "one's own" or "personal." The name gained prominence through the character of Idas in Greek mythology, who was a son of Aphareus and one of the Calydonian hunters.
In Greek mythology, Idas was a renowned hero and warrior from Messenia. He was known for his exceptional strength and bravery. One of the most famous stories involving Idas is his participation in the Calydonian Boar Hunt, where he was among the legendary heroes who joined in the quest to slay the monstrous boar sent by Artemis to ravage the region of Calydon.
The name Idas also appears in various ancient Greek texts, including Homer's Iliad and Ovid's Metamorphoses. These literary works shed light on the exploits and adventures of this mythological figure, further cementing the name's place in Greek culture and history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Idas was Idas of Cyrene, a Greek athlete who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was a renowned boxer and won several victories at the ancient Olympic Games, bringing honor and fame to his hometown of Cyrene (located in modern-day Libya).
Another notable figure bearing the name Idas was Idas of Caria, a Greek mercenary soldier who lived in the 4th century BCE. He served under the Persian king Darius III and played a significant role in the military campaigns against Alexander the Great.
In the realm of philosophy, Idas of Cameiros was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was a disciple of Pythagoras and contributed to the development of Pythagorean thought and teachings.
During the Byzantine era, Idas of Antioch was a renowned Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century CE. He faced persecution for his faith and was eventually executed, becoming a revered figure in the early Christian Church.
In more recent times, Idas Kuronen was a Finnish author and playwright who lived from 1877 to 1939. He was known for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and social issues, and his plays were widely performed in Finland during his lifetime.
People
Idas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Idas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Idas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Idas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Idas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Idas a common name?
We classify Idas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Idas most popular?
The single biggest year for Idas was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Idas is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Idas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Idas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Idas in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Idas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Idas in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Idas can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Idas as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Idas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.