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Ignatius

Ignatius is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Ignatius?

Recorded births named Ignatius by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	4,075 births
England & Wales since 1996	128 births
Ireland since 1964	35 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Ignatius's popularity over time

Babies named Ignatius per year — United States (1885–2025). United States peaked in 2025 (100/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2020 (12/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1969 (11/yr).

When was Ignatius popular?

Ignatius reached its peak in 2025, when it was the #3546 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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