Total births
158
Boys' name · since 1884
Ignatz
Ignatz has 158 recorded births since 1884 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1914 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 158
- total births
- 1884–1928
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Ignatz sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 158 recorded since 1884.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ignatz has been recorded 158 times among boys since 1884, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 1928.
- 158 total births
- 1884–1928 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
158 boys have been named Ignatz since 1884, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1928.
- 158
- total births
- 1884–1928
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Ignatz was born in this single decade.
1914
Single peak year
19 babies were named Ignatz in 1914 - its busiest year on record.
Ignatz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ignatz splits its recorded history at 1919: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1925 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1914 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ignatz at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1914
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Ignatz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1928
- Peak year (1914)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Ignatz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ignatz's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Ignatz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
92 births
- 1920s
1920s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 92 births (58% of all-time use).
Ignatz by state
Where Ignatz concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 19 | 12.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Ignatz's total US births 12.0%
19 of 158 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ignatz? ▼
158 babies have been named Ignatz since 1884. It was last recorded in 1928. The peak year was 1914 with 19 births.
When was Ignatz most popular? ▼
Ignatz was most popular in the 1910s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 1914.
Where is Ignatz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ignatz are Pennsylvania (19 births).
How long has the name Ignatz been used? ▼
Ignatz has been recorded in Social Security data since 1884, spanning 45 years of data through 1928.
What names are similar to Ignatz? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ignacio, Ignatius, Ignazio, Ignace, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ignatz's data
- Ignatz's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (92 total births) through the 1920s (60) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Ignatzs (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ignatz
Nearby Names Like Ignatz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ignatz
Ignacio Boy
#824 19,947 births
Ignatius Boy
#1739 4,075 births
Ignazio Boy
#12426 600 births
Ignace Boy
96 births
Ignasio Boy
43 births
Compare Ignatz side by side: Ignatz vs Ignacio Ignatz vs Ignatius Ignatz vs Ignazio
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1884–1928 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ignatz: Baby Name Since 1884 - 158 Births, Peak 1914." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ignatz. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ignatz draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.