Igor
Transliterated from Russian И́горь (Ígorʹ), a Varangian name derived from Old Norse Yngvarr, Ingvarr, from Yngvi (name of a god) + herr (“army”).
Every Igor since 1951 — 804 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Igor
Igor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,950 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 804 American babies have been named Igor. Its peak came in 1998, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Igor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Igor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,950 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,439 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,061 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,314 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,422 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,725 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,935 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,312 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,619 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,648 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,602 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,601 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,694 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,925 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,781 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,852 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,920 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,184 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,541 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,468 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,655 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,317 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,683 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,234 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,548 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,357 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,754 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,031 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,152 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,103 |
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Famous people named Igor
- Igor Stravinsky Composer · 1882–1971
- Igor of Kiev Politician · 877–945
- Igor Sikorsky Inventor · 1889–1972
- Igor Tamm Physicist · 1895–1971
- Igor Kurchatov Physicist · 1903–1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Igor mean?
Transliterated from Russian И́горь (Ígorʹ), a Varangian name derived from Old Norse Yngvarr, Ingvarr, from Yngvi (name of a god) + herr (“army”).
How popular is the name Igor in 2025?
Igor ranked #6,950 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Igor?
804 babies have been named Igor in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Igor most popular?
Igor peaked in 1998, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Igor a boy or girl name?
Igor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Igor rising or falling?
Igor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Igor?
Well-known people named Igor include Igor Stravinsky (composer), Igor of Kiev (politician), Igor Sikorsky (inventor).