Ignatius
Boy name · English · Latin · Spanish
Meaningfiery · Latin
- US rank
- #1,663
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #547 in 1906
100 babies were named Ignatius in the US in 2025. It has climbed 186 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ignatius you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,094 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ignatius, 100 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ignatius would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIgnatius first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1906, when it ranked #547. Today it's #1,663, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowIgnatius is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 17,094.
- TrendIgnatius has climbed 186 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,663. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedIgnatius is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #352, followed by Washington (#898) and Michigan (#999). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn Latin, Ignatius means “fiery”. Our records link it to English, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Ignatius
Ignatius is a boy name of English, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “fiery”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-ius”. US birth records list Ignatius for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 140 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1906, when it ranked #547 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,663, with 100 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 58 | 17,289 boys |
| 1890s | 76 | 13,226 boys |
| 1900s | 78 | 12,801 boys |
| 1910s | 100 | 10,038 boys |
| 1920s | 67 | 14,934 boys |
| 1930s | 33 | 30,713 boys |
| 1940s | 17 | 60,168 boys |
| 1950s | 9.8 | 101,523 boys |
| 1960s | 7.9 | 126,263 boys |
| 1970s | 5.1 | 194,553 boys |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 289,855 boys |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 213,675 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 100,806 boys |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,223 boys |
| 2020s | 51 | 19,443 boys |
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Questions about the name Ignatius
What does the name Ignatius mean?
Ignatius means “fiery” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Ignatius?
Ignatius has English, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ignatius a boy or girl name?
Ignatius is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ignatius?
Ignatius ranked #1,663 for US boys in 2025, given to 100 babies. Its best year was 1906 (#547).