An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.
Tidus is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, famously associated with the protagonist of the 2001 video game Final Fantasy X. The name is believed to be derived from the Okinawan word tidaa meaning 'sun.'
For gaming families, Tidus carries the emotional weight of one of the most beloved RPG stories ever told — optimistic, determined, and full of heart.
Tidus climbed 3201 spots in the last 20 years — from #6102 to #2901.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 259 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 471 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 144 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | #2901 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2384 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2910 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2727 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2136 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2692 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2062 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2340 |
| 2016 | 75 | #1956 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2227 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2801 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2888 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3360 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3973 |
| 2010 | 19 | #5023 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5293 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3733 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3992 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4500 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6175 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2002–2024) · Methodology