UK boy's name
Yegor
Of Russian origin signifying "a farmer or someone who works the land".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yegor is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yegor popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2015. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Yegor. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yegor ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 boys were registered as Yegor.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yegor as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Yegor mean?
The given name Yegor has its origins in the Russian language. It is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Georgios, which means "farmer" or "earth-worker". The name Yegor is a Russian variant of the Greek name and has been in use since the early days of Christianity in Russia.
The name Yegor can be traced back to the 10th century, when Christianity was introduced to the Kievan Rus', a medieval East Slavic state. As the religion spread, many Russian names were derived from Greek and Hebrew names found in the Bible and other religious texts. The name Yegor became popular among the Russian nobility and aristocracy during this time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yegor can be found in the Laurentian Codex, a medieval Russian chronicle dating back to the 14th century. The chronicle mentions a nobleman named Yegor Svyatoslavich, who lived in the 11th century and was a member of the Rurikid dynasty that ruled over the Kievan Rus'.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yegor. One of the most famous was Yegor Kuzmich Tolstoy (1801-1873), a Russian count and statesman who served as the Minister of Education and Internal Affairs under Tsar Nicholas I. Another prominent figure was Yegor Ivanovich Chertkov (1790-1858), a Russian general and military engineer who played a significant role in the Crimean War.
In the field of literature, Yegor Yakovlev (1930-2005) was a renowned Russian poet and writer who was awarded the State Prize of the Russian Federation for his contributions to literature. Yegor Gaidar (1956-2009), a Russian economist and politician, is remembered for his role in implementing market reforms in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Yegor Letov (1964-2008) was a prominent figure in the Russian punk rock scene and is considered one of the most influential musicians in the history of Russian rock music. His band, Grazhdanskaya Oborona (Civil Defense), was known for its politically charged lyrics and rebellious spirit.
The name Yegor has remained popular in Russia and other Slavic countries over the centuries, and its rich history and cultural significance continue to make it a prominent choice for parents today.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yegor over time
The chart below shows babies named Yegor registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yegor, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yegor by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yegor 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 | #4697 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Yegor: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yegor in the UK right now?
In 2015, Yegor was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yegor most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Yegor in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yegor?
Of Russian origin signifying "a farmer or someone who works the land".
How many people are called Yegor in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Yegor across the 2 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.