Will my child share the name Ifor with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Ifor per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ifor in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ifor becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ifor is declining: down 1,289 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #2,335 in 2016.

Is Ifor a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ifor is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ifor a popular baby name in the United States?

Ifor does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ifor is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ifor in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ifor

Ifor has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 587 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #2335 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2001.

Ifor is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ifor in their class.