Boy
Ignatius
fiery one
About Ignatius
Rich with historical depth and intellectual gravitas, this distinguished choice carries an undeniable air of sophistication. The name belongs to saints and scholars, philosophers and leaders throughout history, imbuing it with a sense of purpose and significance. Its multisyllabic structure gives it a formal elegance that commands respect in any setting. Despite its weighty background, the potential nickname Iggy provides a fun, accessible alternative for casual use, offering the best of both worlds. Parents who select Ignatius typically appreciate education, culture, and tradition, wanting their son's name to reflect these values. The name's relative rarity in contemporary contexts ensures uniqueness without sacrificing legitimacy. It's particularly well-suited for families who value their heritage and want to pass down a sense of cultural or religious connection through naming.
Popularity of the Name Ignatius
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1886 | #901 | |
| 1887 | #995 | |
| 1888 | #865 | |
| 1889 | #697 | |
| 1890 | #701 | |
| 1892 | #828 | |
| 1893 | #731 | |
| 1894 | #761 | |
| 1895 | #830 | |
| 1896 | #700 | |
| 1897 | #887 | |
| 1898 | #589 | |
| 1899 | #898 | |
| 1900 | #811 | |
| 1901 | #896 | |
| 1902 | #889 | |
| 1903 | #816 | |
| 1904 | #781 | |
| 1905 | #768 | |
| 1906 | #555 | |
| 1907 | #900 | |
| 1909 | #783 | |
| 1910 | #666 | |
| 1911 | #566 | |
| 1912 | #644 | |
| 1913 | #602 | |
| 1914 | #661 | |
| 1915 | #645 | |
| 1916 | #675 | |
| 1917 | #611 | |
| 1918 | #660 | |
| 1919 | #621 | |
| 1920 | #642 | |
| 1921 | #685 | |
| 1922 | #676 | |
| 1923 | #824 | |
| 1924 | #689 | |
| 1925 | #862 | |
| 1926 | #797 | |
| 1927 | #918 | |
| 1928 | #800 | |
| 1929 | #957 | |
| 1930 | #760 | |
| 1964 | #196 | |
| 1966 | #192 | |
| 1967 | #293 | |
| 1969 | #181 | |
| 1972 | #267 | |
| 1974 | #349 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Ignatius
- Ignacio
- Ignazio
- Inácio
- Ignác
- Ignas
Names Similar to Ignatius
Nicknames for Ignatius
- Iggy
- Nate
- Nat
- Iggy Pop
Famous People Named Ignatius
| Ignatius of Loyola | Spanish priest and founder of the Jesuits |
| Ignatius Sancho | British composer, actor, and writer |
| Ignatius Zakka I Iwas | Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church |
| Ignatius Chombo | Zimbabwean politician |
| Ignatius Aphrem II | Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch |
| Ignatius of Constantinople | Byzantine Emperor |
| Ignatius Joseph III Yonan | Syriac Catholic Patriarch of Antioch |
| Ignatius Kutu Acheampong | Ghanaian military leader and head of state |
| Ignatius Fortuna | Italian footballer |
| Ignatius O'Brien | Irish politician |
| Ignatius Timotheus III | Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch |
| Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo | Indonesian Cardinal |
| Ignatius of Antioch | Early Christian writer and martyr |
| Ignatius Kung Pin-Mei | Chinese Catholic Bishop |
| Ignatius Kofi Amoako | Ghanaian lawyer and diplomat |
| Ignatius of Laconi | Italian Capuchin friar |
| Ignatius Gabriel I Tappouni | Syriac Catholic Patriarch of Antioch |
| Ignatius Maloyan | Armenian Catholic Bishop and martyr |
| Ignatius Phuong Nguyen Van Hien | Vietnamese Catholic martyr |
| Ignatius Fortuin | South African cricketer |
Characters Named Ignatius
| Ignatius J. Reilly | Protagonist of the novel "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole |
| Ignatius P. Gribbs | Character in the TV show "Good Times" |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Koopa | Character from the "Super Mario Bros" video game series |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Winks | Character in the movie "Casper" |
| Ignatius Thistlewhite | Character in the TV show "Dinosaurs" |
| Ignatius "Ig" Ignatius | Character in the novel "The Wapshot Chronicle" by John Cheever |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Roth | Character in the movie "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Banks | Character in the TV show "Wynonna Earp" |
| Ignatius "Ig" Nightshade | Character in the TV show "The Haunting Hour - The Series" |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Mizowski | Character in the movie "Little Monsters" |
| Ignatius | Character in the video game "Fire Emblem Fates" |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Batowski | Character in the TV show "Zeke and Luther" |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Ignitious | Character in the movie "Recess - School's Out" |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Ravioli | Character in the movie "The Wild" |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Alopex | Character in the manga and anime "Tokyo Ghoul" |
| Ignatius "Ig" Perrish | Character in the movie "Horns" |
| Ignatius "Iggy" De Laurentiis | Character in the book series "The Natural History of Us" by Rachel Harris |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Decker | Character in the book series "Maximum Ride" by James Patterson |
| Ignatius "Iggy" Torrance | Character in the book "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" by Neil Gaiman |