UK boy's name
Aitor
A masculine Basque name meaning "rich man" or "wealthy leader".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aitor is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aitor popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2000 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Aitor. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aitor ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 boys were registered as Aitor.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aitor as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Aitor mean?
The given name Aitor has its origins in the Basque language and culture, which is native to the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. The name Aitor is derived from the Basque word "aita," meaning "father" or "patriarch."
In Basque mythology, Aitor is the name of the legendary patriarch and founder of the Basque people. According to tradition, Aitor is said to have been the first human inhabitant of the Basque Country, arriving in the region after the Great Flood. His descendants are believed to have populated the area and given rise to the Basque culture and language.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Aitor can be traced back to medieval Basque texts and historical documents from the 10th and 11th centuries. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Aitor was Aitor Gualdiz, a prominent noble and landowner in Navarre during the 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aitor. One of the most famous was Aitor Karanka (1973-), a Spanish football player and manager who played for clubs like Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid. Another notable figure was Aitor Esteban (1979-), a Spanish cyclist who won multiple stages in prestigious events like the Vuelta a España.
In the field of literature, Aitor Iriarte (1959-) is a renowned Basque writer and poet, known for his contributions to contemporary Basque literature. Aitor Narciso (1967-) is a Spanish actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series, including the popular Spanish crime drama Víctor Ros.
Aitor Elizegi (1965-) is a prominent businessperson and the current president of Athletic Bilbao, one of the most successful football clubs in Spain's La Liga. He has played a significant role in shaping the club's identity and promoting its unique policy of only fielding players from the Basque Country.
While the name Aitor has its roots in Basque culture, it has gained popularity and recognition beyond the Basque region, particularly in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. The name's association with Basque heritage and mythology has contributed to its enduring appeal and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aitor over time
The chart below shows babies named Aitor registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aitor, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aitor by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aitor was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4349 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3076 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Aitor
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aitor: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aitor in the UK right now?
In 2019, Aitor was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aitor most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Aitor in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aitor?
A masculine Basque name meaning "rich man" or "wealthy leader".
How many people are called Aitor in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Aitor across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.