Name meaning & stats
Igor
Igor. 804 US babies since 1940, peak 1998. Notable Igors are 1.8× over-represented as film directors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1998
804 US babies were named Igor between 1940 and 2025.
Where Igors end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film director | 1.8× | Low · 7 people |
| Professor | 1.3× | Low · 6 people |
| Film producer | 1.6× | Low · 5 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.4× | Low · 5 people |
Among notable men who are film directors, Igors show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1998)