Ihor is a Ukrainian male given name of Slavic origin. The name Ihor derives from the Old East Slavic word "igore," which means "archer." It is believed to have been popularized by the medieval epic poem "The Song of Igor's Campaign," written in the 12th century and attributed to an unknown author, although some scholars believe it was composed by Prince Igor Svyatoslavich himself. In Ukrainian culture, Ihor is often associated with courage, heroism, and valor, likely due to its connection to the epic poem and its historic figures.
The name Ihor shows significant fluctuations in popularity between 1950 and 1967, with a high of 16 births in 1953 and 1957, and a low of 5 births in 1966. The total number of births over this period is 164.