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Aitor

♂ Boy

Pronounced eye-TOR /aɪˈtɔːr/Medium

Meaning: A Basque name for the legendary father of the Basque people, popularized in the 19th century. A proud heritage name from the Basque Country.Low

In 30 seconds: A proud Basque name: Aitor is the legendary father of the Basques (said 'eye-TOR'). Strong and rare.
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Origin MediumBasque
MeaningA Basque name for the legendary father of the Basque people, popularized in the 19th century. A proud heritage name from the Basque Country.
U.S. rank (2023)#7760 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 86

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219992023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aitor is Basque, the name of the legendary father of the Basque people. A strong heritage name, familiar in Spain's Basque Country but rare in the U.S. (said 'eye-TOR').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Basque and Spanish families. Rare, heritage, and strong.

Did you know? Aitor is a Basque name for the legendary forefather of the Basque people — a proud heritage name popularized in the 1800s and beloved in the Basque Country (said 'eye-TOR').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Aitor — Basque; legendary father of the Basques

Variations

AitorrAytorAitores

Nicknames

AiTor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aitor mean?

Aitor is a Basque name for the legendary father of the Basque people, popularized in the 19th century.

How do you pronounce Aitor?

It's said eye-TOR /aɪˈtɔːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aitor a boy or girl name?

Aitor is a boy's name.

How popular is Aitor?

Aitor is a rare name in the U.S.

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