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Ignatius

male

Meaning

"Fiery One"

Latin name associated with early Christian saints, often interpreted with a fire-related sense in later tradition.

BiblicalUniqueRareStrongPowerfulBold

Popularity History of Ignatius

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1734Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1734

Ignatius was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+70

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ignatius Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ignatius.

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Ignie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Ignatius

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables4
Length8 letters

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