Holding steady.
Popularity of Ignatz since 1884
Babies named Ignatz per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1914, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ignatz's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 92 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ignatz is a rare German name with Latin roots, first recorded in the United States in 1884. With no recent rank data and a 1-in-N figure that is effectively zero in modern years, it has never regained the modest usage it saw in the late 19th century. Its peak year, 1884, saw the highest recorded count, but even then it was infrequent. The name has maintained a stable trajectory in the decades since, remaining virtually absent from birth records. Ignatz is essentially unseen in any state, with no top states recording significant numbers. For parents seeking a distinctly uncommon name with old-world European flavor and a fiery etymological origin, Ignatz offers an unusual choice, though its rarity means it is likely to attract attention.
Ignatz is a German variant of Ignatius, which derives from the Latin name Ignatius, possibly from the word 'ignis' meaning 'fire', though ancient sources also connect it to the Etruscan name 'Egnatius'. The name was borne by early Christian saints, most notably Saint Ignatius of Antioch, and has been used in German-speaking regions for centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Iggy, Natz, Natzl
Variants: Ignatzius, Ignat
Sibling names for Ignatz
Names that share Ignatz's style, for a brother or sister.
