Voight
A Germanic name meaning "military leader" or "mighty ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Voight. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Voight today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Voight births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Voight. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Voight. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1916 SSA rank
#4,505
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Voight: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Voight by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Voight during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Voight
The name Voight has its origins in the Germanic language, specifically the Old High German word "foht," which means "fighter" or "warrior." This etymology suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were renowned for their martial prowess or valor in battle.
In its earliest recorded instances, the name Voight appeared in various Germanic regions, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and Austria. The spelling of the name has undergone some variations over time, including "Vogt," "Voght," and "Voit," but the core root remains unchanged.
While there are no explicit references to the name Voight in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its martial connotations align with the warrior cultures that existed in ancient Germanic societies. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership in these communities, further reinforcing its connection to strength and valor.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Voight was Konrad Voight, a German author and playwright who lived from 1491 to 1567. His literary works, which included plays and satires, were influential during the Renaissance period in Germany.
Another notable figure bearing the name Voight was Johann Voight, a German philosopher and mathematician who lived from 1786 to 1863. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and logic, and his works were widely studied and referenced in academic circles.
In the realm of art, the name Voight is associated with Johann Friedrich Voight, a German painter who lived from 1776 to 1849. He was renowned for his landscapes and portraiture, and his works are displayed in various galleries and museums across Europe.
Moving into the 19th century, Friedrich Voight was a German botanist who lived from 1816 to 1897. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and authored several influential works on the subject.
Finally, in the field of music, one cannot overlook the legacy of Johann Georg Voight, a German composer and organist who lived from 1770 to 1839. His compositions, particularly for organ and church music, were highly regarded and played a significant role in the development of sacred music during his time.
These individuals, spanning various eras and disciplines, serve as a testament to the rich history and diverse contributions associated with the name Voight throughout the centuries.
People
Voight + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Voight as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Voight: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Voight?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Voight going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Voight a common name?
We classify Voight as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Voight most popular?
The single biggest year for Voight was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Voight is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Voight in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Voight a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Voight in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Voight still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Voight in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Voight can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Voight?
You can see how many Americans are named Voight on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.