Idin
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "pretty, beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Idin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Idin today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Idin births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Idin. 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 Idin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,010
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Idin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Idin 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 Idin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Idin
The name Idin has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "idinu," which means "to give" or "to bestow." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with concepts of generosity or blessings.
In ancient Sumerian texts, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, there are references to individuals with names similar to Idin, though the exact spelling and pronunciation may have varied. The name appears to have been in use among the Sumerians for several centuries before spreading to other cultures in the region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Idin was an Akkadian ruler from the 24th century BC, known as Idin-Dagan. He was a king of the city-state of Isin, located in modern-day Iraq, and is mentioned in several ancient clay tablets and inscriptions.
In ancient Egyptian history, there was a famous scribe and priest named Idin who lived during the 18th Dynasty, around 1350 BC. He is known for his work on the Book of the Dead and is mentioned in various temple inscriptions and papyrus scrolls.
Another notable figure with the name Idin was a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. Idin Mahmud al-Ghazali was a prominent scholar in the Islamic Golden Age and is credited with writing several influential works on Sufism and Islamic philosophy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Idin appeared in various European records, though it was often spelled differently, such as Idinus or Ydinus. One example is Idinus of Bari, an Italian monk and scholar from the 11th century, who is remembered for his contributions to the study of canon law.
In the 16th century, there was a French scholar and humanist named Idin de Lannoy, who was known for his translations of classical Greek and Latin texts. He played a role in the Renaissance movement and helped to revive interest in ancient literature.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Idin or variations of it. While the name has ancient roots and has been used across various cultures, it has remained relatively uncommon in modern times.
People
Idin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Idin 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
Idin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Idin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Idin 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 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Idin a common name?
We classify Idin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Idin most popular?
The single biggest year for Idin was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Idin is about 9 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 Idin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Idin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Idin 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 Idin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Idin 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 Idin 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 Idin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.