boys' name · peaked 2002

Avigdor

Every Avigdor since 1984 — 500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2002Boys
Rank 2025
#4,558
among boys
Babies in 2025
22
named Avigdor
Peak year
2002
33 babies
All-time total
500
since 1984

The story of Avigdor

Avigdor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,558 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1984, 500 American babies have been named Avigdor. Its peak came in 2002, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Avigdor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Avigdor year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 22 #4,558
2024 19 #5,089
2023 14 #6,261
2022 14 #6,180
2021 15 #5,797
2020 20 #4,713
2019 20 #4,818
2018 14 #6,065
2017 16 #5,547
2016 19 #4,966
2015 16 #5,533
2014 13 #6,332
2013 11 #7,070
2012 15 #5,738
2011 13 #6,290
2010 15 #5,762
2009 14 #6,126
2008 18 #5,081
2007 9 #8,245
2006 16 #5,326
2005 18 #4,645
2004 25 #3,643
2003 33 #2,930
2002 33 #2,820
2001 23 #3,622
2000 7 #8,282
1995
1990 6 #7,252
1985 6 #5,836
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Famous people named Avigdor

  1. Avigdor Lieberman Politician · b. 1958

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Avigdor in 2025?

Avigdor ranked #4,558 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Avigdor?

500 babies have been named Avigdor in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Avigdor most popular?

Avigdor peaked in 2002, when 33 newborns received the name.

Is Avigdor a boy or girl name?

Avigdor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Avigdor rising or falling?

Avigdor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Avigdor?

Well-known people named Avigdor include Avigdor Lieberman (politician).

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