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Ignacio
BoySpanish, Latin· “from Egnatius; linked to 'fire'”
- Meaning
- from Egnatius; linked to 'fire'
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- ihg-NAH-see-oh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #830
- US babies 2025
- 298
- Best rank
- #502 (1930)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Ignacio
Ignacio is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “from Egnatius; linked to 'fire'”.
Ignacio is the Spanish form of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius, which may be of Etruscan origin. Its spelling was later changed to reflect the Latin ignis, fire, so the fiery meaning is an association rather than the original sense. Saint Ignatius of Antioch was an early martyr, and Saint Ignatius of Loyola, a Basque priest, founded the Jesuits in the sixteenth century. Ignacio is popular in Spain and Latin America. It feels strong and classic. Nacho is the traditional nickname.
Popularity over time
Ignacio first appears in US Social Security records in 1886. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 122 different years, starting in 1886. Its best national rank was #502 in 1930, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 313 were named Ignacio. In 2025, 298 babies were named Ignacio, and it ranked #830 nationally. That is 29% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #641 in 1920, #600 in 1950, #560 in 1980, #642 in 2000, #928 in 2010, and #830 in 2025. Of the 19,947 US boys named Ignacio since records began, 15% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 2,687 babies. Since 2010, 3,634 more have been named Ignacio.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Demarion, Yair, Jaylan, Kenyon, and Jamarcus.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ignacio ranked highest in New Mexico, Oregon, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #282 | 7 |
| Oregon | #384 | 10 |
| Nevada | #409 | 7 |
| Idaho | #455 | 5 |
| Texas | #480 | 70 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Ignacio is usually pronounced ihg-NAH-see-oh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with I and ends in “-io”.
Middle names for Ignacio
A few middle names that flow with Ignacio: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ignacio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ignacio mean?
Ignacio is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “from Egnatius; linked to 'fire'”.
What is the origin of the name Ignacio?
Ignacio has Spanish and Latin roots. Ignacio is the Spanish form of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius, which may be of Etruscan origin.
Is Ignacio a popular name?
Yes. Ignacio ranked #830 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ignacio a boy or girl name?
Ignacio is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Ignacio?
Ignacio is usually pronounced ihg-NAH-see-oh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings