Ignacio
Ignacio is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Fiery or ardent; historically linked to the Roman family name Egnatius and Latin ignis.
Origin and history
Ignacio is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Roman family name Egnatius and historically influenced by the Latin word ignis, meaning fire. It has a long tradition in Spanish-speaking cultures and remains a steady choice in the United States. The name is widely recognized for its association with Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Popularity in the United States
19,947 babies in the United States have been named Ignacio since 1880. It ranks #840 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #847.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.5 %)
- TX (33.1 %)
- AZ (6.1 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21 |
| 1890-1900 | 45 |
| 1900-1910 | 105 |
| 1910-1920 | 445 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,200 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,041 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,153 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,266 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,331 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,893 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,204 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,687 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,922 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,104 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,530 |
Famous people named Ignacio
- Ignacio Zuloaga: painter, artist
- Ignacio Zaragoza: general, military leader
Nicknames
Nacho, Iggy
Fun facts
- The original Roman name Egnatius had an unknown Etruscan origin, but early Christian spelling shifted to Ignatius due to association with the Latin word for fire.
- Saint Ignatius of Loyola popularized the name globally following the establishment of the Society of Jesus in 1540.