Ignatius
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ignatius: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2024.
Rooted in the Latin 'ignis' meaning 'fiery', Ignatius has a bold, ancient energy. It was borne by Saint Ignatius of Antioch, an early Christian martyr, and Saint Ignatius Loyola, the Spanish founder of the Jesuit order, whose legacy lives on through schools and universities worldwide. Several towns in Latin America bear the Spanish form San Ignacio, while the name itself shares its fiery root with the word 'ignite'. A less common but endearing variant is Ignace, and the nickname Iggy gives it a modern, playful edge that parents might find appealing. Historically used across Catholic communities, Ignatius remains a distinctive choice with a strong, scholarly resonance.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20243 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2024
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y