Inácio

Inácio is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Inácio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Inácio

Inácio belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Inácio first appears in Social Security records in 1929. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4256 in 1929, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 22 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Inácio in US records

First recorded (US)
1929
Best US rank
#4256 in 1929
Peak year
2005
Babies named Inácio in 2024
5
Total since 1880
22

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Inácio mean?

The meaning of Inácio is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Inácio a boy or girl name?

Inácio is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Inácio?

Inácio comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Inácio?

Inácio first appears in US records in 1929. Its best-ever ranking was #4256 in 1929, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.