Ignatius Name Popularity and Statistics
Ignatius is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ignatius?
Ignatius is spelled I-G-N-A-T-I-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Ignatius Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,663
Recorded Births100
- Boys usage rose 72 places to #1,663 and recorded 5 more 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.
Ignatius 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 | 100 | #1,663 |
| 2024 | Boys | 95 | #1,735 |
| 2023 | Boys | 89 | #1,803 |
| 2022 | Boys | 85 | #1,861 |
| 2021 | Boys | 84 | #1,841 |
| 2020 | Boys | 80 | #1,849 |
| 2019 | Boys | 79 | #1,886 |
| 2018 | Boys | 78 | #1,901 |
| 2017 | Boys | 70 | #2,014 |
| 2016 | Boys | 62 | #2,184 |
| 2015 | Boys | 60 | #2,234 |
| 2014 | Boys | 41 | #2,847 |
| 2013 | Boys | 48 | #2,528 |
| 2012 | Boys | 38 | #3,002 |
| 2011 | Boys | 52 | #2,403 |
| 2010 | Boys | 35 | #3,181 |
| 2009 | Boys | 34 | #3,274 |
| 2008 | Boys | 33 | #3,344 |
| 2007 | Boys | 28 | #3,687 |
| 2006 | Boys | 23 | #4,105 |
| 2005 | Boys | 16 | #5,034 |
| 2004 | Boys | 15 | #5,246 |
| 2003 | Boys | 13 | #5,558 |
| 2002 | Boys | 23 | #3,670 |
When Was Ignatius 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.
2025 · Boys
100 recorded births
National rank #1,663
1920 · Boys
97 recorded births
National rank #640
2024 · Boys
95 recorded births
National rank #1,735
1919 · Boys
95 recorded births
National rank #619
Where Ignatius 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #352 | 10 |
| WA | #898 | 6 |
| MI | #999 | 6 |
| PA | #1,231 | 5 |
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |
| TX | #1,652 | 10 |