Ignacio
How to say it: ig-NAH-see-oh · /ɪɡˈnɑsioʊ/
Spanish form of Ignatius; from Latin 'ignis' (fire) possibly, though debated; linked to Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Ignacio was the 757th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 298 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #636 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #757 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 298 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,905 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #636 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent decades, Ignacio is enjoying its best years in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, it is expected to rise further.
What goes with it
Four rolling syllables give Ignacio a crisp yet breathy energy with the glow of a saint's name. Santiago pairs well and Nacho offers playful ease.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ignacio is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Ignacio
- Ignacio Camacho (born 1990)Spanish footballer
- Ignacio Zoco (1939–2015)Spanish footballer
- Ignacio Zaragoza (1829–1862)Mexican political and military leader
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