Fun Facts About the Name Illidan
- 21 babies named Illidan: U.S. records list 21 babies given the name Illidan from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Illidan Mean?
Illidan has no established meaning or language of origin. It is not linked to a documented word in a known language, and dividing it into illi- and -dan does not produce a supported translation. The English word ill and the common name Dan are similar in form but are not evidence of its derivation. Its best-known use is as a proper name in the Warcraft fantasy setting, but that association does not supply an etymology.
Illidan Name History & Origins
The name is chiefly known from Illidan Stormrage, a character in Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft games. He appears in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) and its expansion The Frozen Throne (2003), and is central to the World of Warcraft expansion The Burning Crusade (2007). In the story he is a night elf demon hunter. The Warcraft use is a well-known fictional association; it does not explain the name's linguistic origin.
How Popular is the Name Illidan?
Illidan has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2019. Its best rank was #11,293 in 2019.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,966 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2019 | #11,293 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2018 | #12,903 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2009 | #13,190 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Illidan Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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