Iggy

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameLatinRising fast Also a pet name
#7938 884in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Synonym of Italian greyhound.

Iggy is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, a nickname form of Ignatius, from the Latin Ignatius, related to the word ignis meaning 'fire.' Iggy is forever associated with Iggy Pop (born James Newell Osterberg Jr.), the godfather of punk, whose raw, incandescent energy made the name synonymous with rock rebellion.

Iggy is fiery, irreverent, and full of personality — the kind of nickname that became a legend, now increasingly chosen as a standalone name for children who are born to burn bright.

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Popularity Over Time

Iggy has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.

0369122024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Iggy
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s51
2010s18

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(8 years, 20122024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Iggy
YearBirthsRank
202410#7938
202312#7054
202211#7447
202111#7282
20207#9946
20197#10135
20176#11284
20125#12964

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

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Iggy, the baby name
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Iggy, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20122024) · Methodology