Ignatius
Ignatius first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 100 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ignatius popular?
Rising Ignatius has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 533 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 563 | |
| 2000s | 199 | |
| 1990s | 91 | |
| 1980s | 64 | |
| 1970s | 85 | |
| 1960s | 154 | |
| 1950s | 200 | |
| 1940s | 238 | |
| 1930s | 344 | |
| 1920s | 737 | |
| 1910s | 642 | |
| 1900s | 106 | |
| 1890s | 87 | |
| 1880s | 32 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ignatius mean?
Roman/late-Latin name popularly associated with Latin 'ignis' ('fire'), giving the sense 'fiery, ardent'. The link is disputed: the name may actually derive from the Etruscan family name Egnatius, with the fire meaning being a long-standing folk etymology.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ignatius mean?
Ignatius means Fiery. Roman/late-Latin name popularly associated with Latin 'ignis' ('fire'), giving the sense 'fiery, ardent'. The link is disputed: the name may actually derive from the Etruscan family name Egnatius, with the fire meaning being a long-standing folk etymology.
What is the origin of the name Ignatius?
Ignatius is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Ignatius?
Ignatius is pronounced “ig-NAY-shəs.”
Is Ignatius a boy or a girl name?
Ignatius is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ignatius a popular name right now?
Ignatius has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Ignatius?
In 2025, Ignatius ranked #1664 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ignatius most popular?
Ignatius was most popular in 2025, when about 100 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ignatius?
Names similar to Ignatius include Regis, Florian, Amadeus, Aurelius, Aurelio.
What names go well with Ignatius?
latin names that pair well with Ignatius include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.