Total births
158
Girls' name · since 1995
Idalys
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 158 babies named Idalys, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 158
- total births
- 1995–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
158 girls have been named Idalys since 1995, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Idalys has 158 recorded births among girls since 1995, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2011.
- 158 total births
- 1995–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
158 girls have been named Idalys since 1995, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 158
- total births
- 1995–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Idalys was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
21 babies were named Idalys in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Idalys's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Idalys splits its recorded history at 2003: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Idalys at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Idalys popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2011
- Peak year (2002)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Idalys by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Idalys's strongest decade.
84 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Idalys births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
69 births
- 2000s
2000s
84 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 84 births (53% of all-time use).
Idalys by state
Where Idalys concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 3.2% |
California share of Idalys's total US births 3.2%
Even split
5 of 158 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Idalys? ▼
Idalys has been given to 158 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 21 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Idalys most popular? ▼
Idalys was most popular in the 2000s decade with 84 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Idalys most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Idalys are California (5 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Idalys been used? ▼
Idalys has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 17 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Idalys? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ida, Idalia, Idaly, Idamae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Idalys's data
- Idalys's decade-level peak was the 2000s (84 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Idalyss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Idalys
Nearby Names Like Idalys
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Idalys
Ida Girl
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Idalia Girl
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Idaly Girl
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Idamae Girl
#15374 989 births
Idalis Girl
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Compare Idalys side by side: Idalys vs Ida Idalys vs Idalia Idalys vs Idaly
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Idalys: Baby Name Since 1995 - 158 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/idalys. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Idalys draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.