Is Ignacio a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ignacio is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Ignacio?

It’s currently ranked #634 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Ignacio?

ig-NAH-syo · IPA: /iɡˈnaθjoʊ/

Ignacio Boy

Popularity: #634 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationig-NAH-syo / iɡˈnaθjoʊ

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: fiery; Latin: ignis (fire)

Historical & Cultural Background

Ignacio is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Ignatius. It has been widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. The name has historical significance in various cultures, particularly within the context of Catholicism. It has also been adopted in other languages and cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal.

Trend Summary

Ignacio has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in Hispanic communities.

Variants

Nacho
Iñaki

International Variants

Ignace (French)
Ignazio (Italian)
Inácio (Portuguese)

Famous people named Ignacio

Ignacio Allende was a Mexican revolutionary leader known for his role in the early stages of the Mexican War of Independence.

Ignacio Ramonet is a Spanish journalist and writer, recognized for his work in media and political analysis.

Ignacio de Loyola was a Spanish priest and theologian, best known as the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Ignacio Serricchio is an American actor known for his roles in television series such as 'General Hospital' and 'The Young and the Restless.'.

Fictional characters named Ignacio

Ignacio is a character in the animated film 'The Book of Life,' known for his role as a supporting character.

Ignacio is a character in the video game series 'Street Fighter,' recognized for his unique fighting style.

Sibling Suggestions

Diego Mateo Santiago Javier Luis Carlos

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ignacio was first seen in the United States in 1886. Ignacio has ranked as high as #1073 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ignacio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ignacio (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	58	24%
CA	50	21%
FL	36	15%
IL	14	6%
AZ	14	6%
PA	9	4%
NM	9	4%
GA	7	3%
NY	6	3%
NE	6	3%
NV	6	3%
OK	5	2%
OR	5	2%
MA	5	2%
NC	5	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1886	7
1887	9
1889	5
1891	5
1894	6
1895	6
1896	10
1897	6
1898	6
1899	6
1900	7
1901	7
1902	6
1903	11
1904	14
1906	9
1907	15
1908	18
1909	18
1910	20
1911	15
1912	21
1913	38
1914	34
1915	56
1916	36
1917	68
1918	82
1919	75
1920	97
1921	84
1922	119
1923	126
1924	127
1925	124
1926	133
1927	120
1928	140
1929	130
1930	142
1931	108
1932	109
1933	102
1934	104
1935	92
1936	93
1937	96
1938	99
1939	96
1940	80
1941	101
1942	82
1943	119
1944	117
1945	115
1946	123
1947	137
1948	149
1949	130
1950	130
1951	128
1952	120
1953	147
1954	117
1955	136
1956	131
1957	95
1958	138
1959	124
1960	141
1961	116
1962	137
1963	124
1964	131
1965	111
1966	140
1967	121
1968	138
1969	172
1970	165
1971	139
1972	171
1973	189
1974	205
1975	189
1976	208
1977	207
1978	209
1979	211
1980	236
1981	237
1982	213
1983	209
1984	183
1985	198
1986	236
1987	208
1988	221
1989	263
1990	281
1991	279
1992	283
1993	269
1994	265
1995	250
1996	252
1997	234
1998	277
1999	297
2000	283
2001	305
2002	305
2003	284
2004	304
2005	312
2006	313
2007	289
2008	270
2009	257
2010	217
2011	207
2012	211
2013	182
2014	175
2015	231
2016	228
2017	217
2018	220
2019	215
2020	205
2021	223
2022	237
2023	264
2024	302