Ignacio
Ignacio first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2006, when 313 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ignacio popular?
Steady Ignacio has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
| 2020s | 1,530 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,104 | |
| 2000s | 2,922 | |
| 1990s | 2,687 | |
| 1980s | 2,204 | |
| 1970s | 1,893 | |
| 1960s | 1,331 | |
| 1950s | 1,266 | |
| 1940s | 1,153 | |
| 1930s | 1,041 | |
| 1920s | 1,200 | |
| 1910s | 445 | |
| 1900s | 105 | |
| 1890s | 45 | |
| 1880s | 21 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ignacio mean?
Spanish form of Ignatius, traditionally linked to Latin 'ignis' ('fire'). As with Ignatius the fire sense is a popular etymology; an Etruscan Egnatius origin is also proposed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ignacio mean?
Ignacio means Fiery. Spanish form of Ignatius, traditionally linked to Latin 'ignis' ('fire'). As with Ignatius the fire sense is a popular etymology; an Etruscan Egnatius origin is also proposed.
What is the origin of the name Ignacio?
Ignacio is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Ignacio?
Ignacio is pronounced “eeg-NAH-syoh.”
Is Ignacio a boy or a girl name?
Ignacio is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ignacio a popular name right now?
Ignacio has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
How popular is the name Ignacio?
In 2025, Ignacio ranked #830 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ignacio most popular?
Ignacio was most popular in 2006, when about 313 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ignacio?
Names similar to Ignacio include Alvaro, Adolfo, Rodolfo, Oro, Salvador.
What names go well with Ignacio?
spanish names that pair well with Ignacio include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.