At a glance
- In short
- Ygnacio is a strong and distinguished Spanish name meaning "fiery one." It exudes strength and individuality.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,239)
- Babies in 2023
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,173 in 1929
- First recorded
- 1910
Meaning of Ygnacio
Ygnacio is a strong and distinguished name of Spanish origin, meaning "fiery one" or "ardent." It is the Spanish variant of Ignatius. Ygnacio carries with it a sense of passion and intensity, making it a bold choice for parents seeking a name with character. In Arizona, records show that the name Ygnacio has been given to baby boys since at least the early 20th century, demonstrating its enduring appeal. With its rich history and powerful sound, Ygnacio is a name that exudes strength and individuality.
How to pronounce Ygnacio
Spanish
- Pronounced een-YAH-syo /iˈŋjasjo/
Popularity of Ygnacio in the U.S.
Ygnacio was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,239 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,173 in 1929. It first appears in the records in 1910.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1910–2023 60 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 12,239 | back (not recorded in 2003–2022) |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | back (not recorded in 1985–2001) |
| 1984 | 6 | 5,561 | back (not recorded in 1982–1983) |
| 1981 | 10 | 3,858 | ▲ 276 |
| 1980 | 9 | 4,134 | ▲ 1,221 |
| 1979 | 6 | 5,355 | back (not recorded in 1977–1978) |
| 1976 | 13 | 2,946 | back (not recorded in 1974–1975) |
| 1973 | 5 | 5,101 | back (not recorded in 1971–1972) |
| 1970 | 5 | 4,724 | ▼ 320 |
| 1969 | 5 | 4,404 | back (not recorded in 1967–1968) |
| 1966 | 6 | 3,537 | back (not recorded in 1963–1965) |
| 1962 | 6 | 3,640 | back (not recorded in 1961) |
| 1960 | 7 | 3,337 | ▲ 651 |
| 1959 | 5 | 3,988 | ▼ 429 |
| 1958 | 6 | 3,559 | back (not recorded in 1956–1957) |
| 1955 | 9 | 2,764 | ▲ 412 |
| 1954 | 7 | 3,176 | ▼ 785 |
| 1953 | 11 | 2,391 | ▲ 123 |
| 1952 | 10 | 2,514 | ▲ 850 |
| 1951 | 6 | 3,364 | ▼ 1,157 |
| 1950 | 12 | 2,207 | ▲ 1,483 |
| 1949 | 5 | 3,690 | ▼ 374 |
| 1948 | 6 | 3,316 | ▼ 454 |
| 1947 | 8 | 2,862 | ▼ 172 |
| 1946 | 8 | 2,690 | ▼ 764 |
| 1945 | 13 | 1,926 | ▲ 269 |
| 1944 | 11 | 2,195 | ▲ 210 |
| 1943 | 10 | 2,405 | back (not recorded in 1942) |
| 1941 | 5 | 3,505 | ▼ 1,027 |
| 1940 | 9 | 2,478 | ▲ 351 |
| 1939 | 7 | 2,829 | ▼ 644 |
| 1938 | 11 | 2,185 | ▼ 272 |
| 1937 | 14 | 1,913 | ▲ 539 |
| 1936 | 9 | 2,452 | ▼ 325 |
| 1935 | 12 | 2,127 | ▼ 344 |
| 1934 | 16 | 1,783 | ▲ 122 |
| 1933 | 14 | 1,905 | ▲ 560 |
| 1932 | 10 | 2,465 | ▲ 6 |
| 1931 | 10 | 2,471 | ▼ 650 |
| 1930 | 17 | 1,821 | ▼ 648 |
| 1929 | 35 | 1,173 | ▲ 729 |
| 1928 | 17 | 1,902 | ▼ 341 |
| 1927 | 24 | 1,561 | ▲ 741 |
| 1926 | 13 | 2,302 | ▲ 133 |
| 1925 | 12 | 2,435 | ▼ 303 |
| 1924 | 15 | 2,132 | ▲ 640 |
| 1923 | 10 | 2,772 | ▼ 532 |
| 1922 | 14 | 2,240 | ▼ 411 |
| 1921 | 19 | 1,829 | ▼ 481 |
| 1920 | 29 | 1,348 | ▲ 276 |
| 1919 | 21 | 1,624 | ▲ 541 |
| 1918 | 14 | 2,165 | ▼ 350 |
| 1917 | 17 | 1,815 | ▲ 337 |
| 1916 | 13 | 2,152 | ▼ 184 |
| 1915 | 14 | 1,968 | ▲ 303 |
| 1914 | 9 | 2,271 | ▲ 550 |
| 1913 | 5 | 2,821 | ▼ 552 |
| 1912 | 6 | 2,269 | ▼ 732 |
| 1911 | 6 | 1,537 | ▼ 344 |
| 1910 | 8 | 1,193 | new |
Notable people named Ygnacio
- Ygnacio del Valle was a Californio ranchero who owned much of the Santa Clarita Valley and served as mayor of Los Angeles and a California state assemblyman.
- Ygnacio Sepulveda-Avila was a Californio attorney, politician, and one of Los Angeles County's first Superior Court judges.
- Ygnacio Nicanor Martinez was a Californio politician, soldier, and rancher who served as San Francisco's fourth alcalde and inspired the name of Martinez, California.
- Ygnacio Coronel was an early Los Angeles settler who served on the Los Angeles Common Council.