UK boy's name
Egor
A masculine Russian name derived from the Greek word "egeirein" meaning "to awaken or rouse".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Egor is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Egor popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Egor. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Egor ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 5 boys were registered as Egor.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Egor as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Egor mean?
The name Egor has its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "egeiros," which means "watchful" or "vigilant." The name was likely used as a descriptor or an epithet before becoming a proper name.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Egor gained popularity within the Eastern Orthodox tradition. It is believed that one of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in reference to Saint Egor, a 4th-century martyr from Melitene (modern-day Malatya, Turkey). His feast day is celebrated on April 22nd in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Egor remained prevalent in Eastern European regions with strong ties to the Eastern Orthodox faith, particularly in Russia and Ukraine. One notable figure from this period was Egor Svyatoslavich, a prince of Chernigov who lived in the 12th century and played a significant role in the political struggles of Kievan Rus'.
As the use of the name spread across Eastern Europe, it also found its way into other Slavic cultures. In the 16th century, Polish chronicler Marcin Bielski recorded the name Egor in his historical writings, indicating its presence in the region during that time.
During the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with the rise of Russian literature. One of the most famous individuals bearing the name Egor was Egor Petrovich Rasputin (1869-1916), the controversial Russian mystic and advisor to the Romanov imperial family.
Another noteworthy figure from this era was Egor Ivanovich Zolotarev (1847-1878), a Russian revolutionary and member of the Narodnaya Volya ("People's Will") organization, who was executed for his involvement in an attempted assassination of Tsar Alexander II.
In the 20th century, the name continued to be popular in Russia and other Slavic countries. One prominent individual was Egor Kuzmich Ligachev (1920-2021), a high-ranking Soviet politician who served as a member of the Politburo and was a key figure in the final years of the Soviet Union.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Egor over time
The chart below shows babies named Egor registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Egor, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Egor by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Egor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4424 | 17 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3811 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Egor
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Egor: questions and answers
How popular is the name Egor in the UK right now?
In 2024, Egor was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Egor most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 5 babies registered as Egor in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Egor?
A masculine Russian name derived from the Greek word "egeirein" meaning "to awaken or rouse".
How many people are called Egor in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Egor across the 8 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.