Ignacio
Boy name · #830 in 2025 · Uniqueness 47/100
In 2025, 298 baby boys were named Ignacio, placing it at #830 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #925, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 6,040 boys born in 2025 was named Ignacio.
Babies named Ignacio per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 139-year story
Ignacio first appears in the Social Security records in 1886, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 313 boys were named Ignacio — good for #702 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Ignacio in class?
Ignacio scores 47 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ignacio is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ignacio is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ignacios were TX (70), CA (62), FL (24), WA (11), AZ (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ignacio
Statistically, parents drawn to Ignacio tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mauricio, Rogelio, Patricio, Octavio, and Lucio.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ignacio | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 298 | #829 |
| 2024 | 303 | #824 |
| 2023 | 264 | #882 |
| 2022 | 237 | #956 |
| 2021 | 223 | #986 |
| 2020 | 205 | #1013 |
| 2019 | 216 | #984 |
| 2018 | 220 | #946 |
| 2017 | 217 | #958 |
| 2016 | 228 | #930 |
| 2015 | 231 | #925 |
| 2014 | 175 | #1093 |
| 2013 | 182 | #1052 |
| 2012 | 211 | #957 |
| 2011 | 207 | #957 |
| 2010 | 217 | #928 |
| 2009 | 257 | #839 |
| 2008 | 270 | #812 |
| 2007 | 289 | #759 |
| 2006 | 313 | #702 |
| 2005 | 312 | #673 |
| 2004 | 304 | #670 |
| 2003 | 284 | #682 |
| 2002 | 305 | #637 |
| 2001 | 305 | #622 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ignacio a popular boy name?
Ignacio ranked #830 among boys in 2025 with 298 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #925.
When was the name Ignacio most popular?
Ignacio peaked in 2006, when 313 American boys received the name (ranked #702 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ignacio?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 6,040 newborn American boys was named Ignacio. It scores 47/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.