Ignacio Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ignacio is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ignacio?
Ignacio is spelled I-G-N-A-C-I-O. The name has 7 letters.
Ignacio at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ignacio is derived from the Latin name Ignatius, which may relate to the Latin word “ignis” meaning “fire.”
- Origin
- The name Ignacio is commonly associated with Spanish and Portuguese cultures and is traditionally viewed as a variant of the Latin name Ignatius.
- Pronunciation
- ig-NAH-see-oh · 4 syllables
Ignacio Popularity in 2025
Rank#829
Recorded Births298
- Boys usage fell 5 places to #829 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ignacio Mean?
Ignacio is derived from the Latin name Ignatius, which may relate to the Latin word “ignis” meaning “fire.”
Origin: The name Ignacio is commonly associated with Spanish and Portuguese cultures and is traditionally viewed as a variant of the Latin name Ignatius.
How Do You Pronounce Ignacio?
Pronunciationig-NAH-see-oh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Ignacio?
- History
- Ignacio has been used historically in Spanish-speaking countries, including in religious contexts such as Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Ignacio Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 298 | #829 |
| 2024 | Boys | 303 | #824 |
| 2023 | Boys | 264 | #882 |
| 2022 | Boys | 237 | #956 |
| 2021 | Boys | 223 | #986 |
| 2020 | Boys | 205 | #1,013 |
| 2019 | Boys | 216 | #984 |
| 2018 | Boys | 220 | #946 |
| 2017 | Boys | 217 | #958 |
| 2016 | Boys | 228 | #930 |
| 2015 | Boys | 231 | #925 |
| 2014 | Boys | 175 | #1,093 |
| 2013 | Boys | 182 | #1,052 |
| 2012 | Boys | 211 | #957 |
| 2011 | Boys | 207 | #957 |
| 2010 | Boys | 217 | #928 |
| 2009 | Boys | 257 | #839 |
| 2008 | Boys | 270 | #812 |
| 2007 | Boys | 289 | #759 |
| 2006 | Boys | 313 | #702 |
| 2005 | Boys | 312 | #673 |
| 2004 | Boys | 304 | #670 |
| 2003 | Boys | 284 | #682 |
| 2002 | Boys | 305 | #637 |
When Was Ignacio Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Boys
313 recorded births
National rank #702
2005 · Boys
312 recorded births
National rank #673
2002 · Boys
305 recorded births
National rank #637
2001 · Boys
305 recorded births
National rank #622
Where Ignacio Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| OR | #378 | 10 |
| NV | #389 | 7 |
| ID | #435 | 5 |
| TX | #477 | 70 |
| CA | #500 | 62 |
| KS | #590 | 5 |
| WA | #604 | 11 |