Ignatius
boy name#1663 in 2025Ignatius entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #547 in 1906, ranks #1663 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1885–2025
#1663
rank today
#547
peak (1906)
100
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #838 |
| 1890s | #761 |
| 1900s | #798 |
| 1910s | #631 |
| 1920s | #781 |
| 1930s | #1189 |
| 1940s | #1496 |
| 1950s | #1772 |
| 1960s | #2203 |
| 1970s | #3864 |
| 1980s | #5635 |
| 1990s | #6060 |
| 2000s | #5047 |
| 2010s | #2418 |
| 2020s | #1792 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ignatius has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas.
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Ignatius are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ignatius alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ignatius in 2025?
- Ignatius ranks #1663 among US boy names in 2025, with 100 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ignatius most popular?
- Ignatius peaked in 1906, reaching #547 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ignatius with classmates?
- Ignatius will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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