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Illidan

♂ Boy

Pronounced IL-ih-dan /ˈɪl.ɪ.dæn/Medium

Meaning: Illidan is a coined name, best known as the Warcraft character Illidan Stormrage. It has no traditional meaning; as a modern gaming-inspired name its route is uncertain, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold coined name: Illidan is known from the Warcraft games (said 'IL-ih-dan'). It has no traditional meaning, which we note.
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Origin LowCoined
MeaningIllidan is a coined name, best known as the Warcraft character Illidan Stormrage. It has no traditional meaning; as a modern gaming-inspired name its route is uncertain, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#12966 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920092024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Illidan is a coined name popularized by the Warcraft games, where Illidan Stormrage is a well-known character. It carries no traditional meaning; as a modern, gaming-inspired pick its route is uncertain, which we note honestly. It reads as dramatic and distinctive (said 'IL-ih-dan').

As a given name it is very rare in the U.S. Rare, modern, and coined.

Did you know? Illidan is a coined name from the Warcraft games, borne by the character Illidan Stormrage. With no traditional meaning, its route is a modern gaming one, which we note (said 'IL-ih-dan').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Illidan — Coined Warcraft character name; noted honestly

Variations

Illydan

Nicknames

IlliDan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Illidan mean?

Illidan is a coined name from the Warcraft games with no traditional meaning; its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Illidan?

It's said IL-ih-dan /ˈɪl.ɪ.dæn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Illidan a boy or girl name?

Illidan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Illidan?

Illidan is a very rare, modern name in the U.S.

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