Ignatius

Boy

Meaning of Ignatius: Latin: derived from ignis, meaning 'fiery'

Ignatius is a boy's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1654th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2088th in England & Wales.

US rank 2025

#1654

100 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

#2088

11 babies in 2024

US babies since 1880

4,075

First recorded 1885 · peak 2025

Trend

rising

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

US babies named Ignatius per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 100.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

Latin

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