Ignatius
- Pronunciation
- [Ig-na-ti-us]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Fiery
- Origin
- Greek
Ignatius Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,975 baby boys have been named Ignatius. The name peaked in 1920 with 97 US births that year (rank #642). In 2024, ranked #1734 nationally — 1,092 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Ignatius
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ignatius births are: New York (580), Pennsylvania (256), Illinois (166).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Ignatius
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8-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Ignatius's exact length and starting letter: Icnoyotl, Igraine,, Ihuicatl, Illanipi, Imanuela.
Quick Facts About Ignatius
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignazio | Fire | Male | Spanish |
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