Ignacio

Ignacio is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 302 boys in the United States.

Ignacio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ignacio

Ignacio belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ignacio first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #502 in 1930, and in 2024 302 babies received the name — 19,647 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ignacio in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#502 in 1930
Peak year
2006
Babies named Ignacio in 2024
302
Total since 1880
19,647

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ignacio mean?

The meaning of Ignacio is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ignacio a boy or girl name?

Ignacio is a boy name. In 2024, 302 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ignacio?

Ignacio comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Ignacio?

Ignacio first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #502 in 1930, and 302 babies were given the name in 2024.

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