Ygnacio
Ygnacio is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Fiery or ardent; derived from the Latin Egnatius, later connected to ignis meaning 'fire'.
Origin and history
Ygnacio is an archaic spelling variant of Ignacio, which ultimately derives from the Roman family name Egnatius. Its meaning is often associated with fire due to the later Latin association with ignis. The name is rare in the United States, usually appearing in historical contexts or traditional Spanish-influenced naming practices.
Popularity in the United States
650 babies in the United States have been named Ygnacio since 1880. It ranks #4026 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (62.2 %)
- CA (26 %)
- AZ (11.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 113 |
| 1920-1930 | 188 |
| 1930-1940 | 120 |
| 1940-1950 | 75 |
| 1950-1960 | 66 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Ygnacio
- Ygnacio Del Valle: Politician, Landowner
- Ygnacio Coronel: Educator, Public Official
Nicknames
Nacho, Iggy
Fun facts
- The spelling with a Y reflects older Spanish orthographic practices where Y was frequently used in place of initial I.
- While rare today, Ygnacio appears historically in early California and Southwest American records.