Tidus
Tidus is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Sun or tide.
Origin and history
Tidus is a contemporary masculine name popularized by the fictional protagonist of the 2001 video game Final Fantasy X. Its name origin connects to the Okinawan Japanese word for 'sun' (tiida). The name saw a surge in usage in the early 2000s and continues to be given as a unique modern choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
926 babies in the United States have been named Tidus since 1880. It ranks #3752 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1616.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.3 %)
- TX (22.7 %)
- FL (12.5 %)
- WI (7.8 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 144 |
| 2010-2019 | 471 |
| 2020-2029 | 311 |
Fun facts
- The name was created for the lead character of Final Fantasy X, released in 2001.
- The name derives from 'tiida', the Okinawan word for sun, contrasting with the co-star character Yuna, whose name means night.