Instagram Username Generator
Enter your name and an interest to get Instagram username ideas. Every suggestion is 30 characters or less and uses only letters, numbers, periods and underscores. Availability isn’t checked — try your favorite in the app.
Availability is not checked — type your pick into Instagram to see if it’s free.
Check a username
How to use the username generator
- Enter your name. Add an interest or a number for more variety.
- Tap Generate usernames, or More ideas for a fresh batch.
- Copy one and enter it in Instagram under Edit profile → Username to check if it’s available.
What makes a username memorable
- Under 15 characters. Short handles are easier to say, type and tag.
- One period or underscore at most. Lots of symbols invite typos.
- Numbers with meaning. A birth year or area code beats random digits.
- Avoid look-alikes. l and 1, o and 0 side by side make you hard to find.
FAQ
What are Instagram’s username rules?
Up to 30 characters, using only letters, numbers, periods and underscores. It can’t end with a period or contain two periods in a row, and capitals become lowercase.
Are these usernames available?
This tool doesn’t check availability. Someone may already use a suggestion, so type it into Instagram’s username field to see.
What makes a good Instagram username?
Short, easy to say out loud and light on periods and underscores. For a brand, check that the same handle is free on your other social accounts too.
Can I change my Instagram username later?
Yes, anytime — but old links and tags to your previous handle break, and someone else can claim it.
Can I use a non-English name?
Usernames are Latin letters only. Korean names are romanized automatically here; for other names, type the spelling you use on your passport or other accounts.