Name meaning & stats
Ihor
Ihor. 164 US babies since 1940, peak 1953. Notable Ihors are 2.3× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1953
164 US babies were named Ihor between 1940 and 2025.
Where Ihors end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.3× | High · 134 people |
| Politician | 1.4× | High · 79 people |
| Professor | 0.8× | Medium · 22 people |
| Journalist | 1.2× | Medium · 19 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Ihors show up 2.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Ihors are 2.0× more likely than expected to be scientists.
The surprise career: Medium confidence · 10 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 1953)