Warrior of Ing
Derived from the Old Norse name Yngvarr, it combines the name of the god Ing with 'arr', meaning warrior. It was brought to Russia by the Norse Varangians and became a staple of Russian royalty.
Less common today
Igor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,742 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned 20th-century Russian composer
Aviation pioneer and helicopter designer
Hall of Fame ice hockey player
The hunchbacked assistant to Dr. Frankenstein · Frankenstein (film series)
Headmaster of Durmstrang Institute · Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
