Igor is a distinctive choice, ranked #1199 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Igor in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1199
About the Name Igor
Igor has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 598 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #397 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Igor is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Igor
Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Igor per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Igor in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Igor has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 598 places in the last five years. Its peak was #397 in 2014. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Igor 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.
23
UK babies named Igor (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 598 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Igor
Likely around 1 other Igor in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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