Boy nameCurrently #7,939 in the USFalling
Igor
//ˌɪˈɡɔɹ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20174 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Igor's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Igor's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Igor |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Igor through the decades
- Igor peaked in 2017, when 30 babies were named Igor in the US.
- The 2000s were Igor's strongest decade, averaging 23 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Igor has fallen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Igor currently ranks #7,939 in the US and is cooling off.