Igor
Pronunciation: [ ihg-AWR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Igor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 791 babies have been named Igor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Igor is past its peak , currently ranked #8,722 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,722
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Igor
Igor is a boy name .
Igor is currently ranked #8,722 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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