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Ignatius Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Ignatius

"A male given name from Latin; of mostly Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox usage in English. A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Ignatius of Antioch (died c. 108/140 CE) A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556)"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1920 👥 3,975 in US
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Meaning
A male given name from Latin; of mostly Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox usage in English. A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Ignatius of Antioch (died c. 108/140 CE) A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556)
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
3,975
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Ignatius Mean?

Ignatius is a male name and a surname, from ignis "fire".

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Ignatius is a male name and a surname, from ignis "fire".…

Root Element
Ignatius
Core Meaning
"A male given name from Latin; of mostly Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox usage in English. A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Ignatius of Antioch (died c. 108/140 CE) A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556)"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Ignatius

I 9
G 7
N 5
A 1
T 2
I 9
U 3
S 1
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
22
Soul Urge
Master Builder
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 3,975 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 3,975
Peak year 1920 (97)
First recorded 1885
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Ignatius" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from Latin; of mostly Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox usage in English. A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Ignatius of Antioch (died c. 108/140 CE) A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556)".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~3,975 people named Ignatius in the US. Peaked in 1920 with 97 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Ignatius?

The Life Path number for Ignatius is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 22. Personality: 6.

Is Ignatius a boy or girl name?

Ignatius is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Ignatius in the US?

Approximately 3,975 people in the United States are named Ignatius. The name peaked in 1920 with 97 recorded uses.

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