Zigmund
Victorious protector; derived from the Germanic elements "sige" (victory) and "mund" (protector).
Name Census estimates that about 156 living Americans carry the first name Zigmund. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zigmund today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zigmund births was 1917 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zigmund. 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.
People living today
156
~ 1 in 2,197,143 Americans
Peak year
1917
54 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,283
Tracked since 1909
Popularity
Zigmund: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zigmund from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 316 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zigmund 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 Zigmund during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zigmunds live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York recorded the most babies named Zigmund, while Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zigmund
The given name Zigmund has its origins in the Germanic language, derived from the Old High German words "sigu" meaning "victory" and "munt" meaning "protection." This combination suggests that the name Zigmund may have been given to individuals who were seen as victorious protectors or defenders. The name can also be traced back to the Old Norse name "Sigmund," which shares a similar linguistic root.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zigmund can be found in the Nibelungenlied, an epic German poem dating back to the 13th century. In this work, Sigmund (or Zigmund) is the father of the legendary hero Siegfried. This connection to a prominent figure in Germanic mythology indicates that the name held significance in the cultural traditions of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zigmund. One of the most renowned is Sigismund (or Zigmund) of Luxembourg (1368-1437), who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1411 until his death. He played a crucial role in the Council of Constance, which aimed to resolve the Western Schism in the Catholic Church.
Another significant figure was Sigismund I the Old (1467-1548), who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1506 until his death. He is credited with strengthening the Polish-Lithuanian union and promoting the cultural and economic development of the region.
In the field of science, Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), the renowned Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, stands out as one of the most influential individuals with this name. His theories and works, such as "The Interpretation of Dreams," have had a profound impact on the understanding of the human psyche and the field of psychology.
The name Zigmund has also been associated with various religious figures throughout history. One notable example is St. Sigismund of Burgundy (516-524), a Frankish king who converted to Christianity and was later venerated as a martyr and saint by the Catholic Church.
In the realm of literature, Sigmund Skard (1903-1991) was a Norwegian author, literary critic, and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Norwegian literature and culture. His works explored the connection between literature and national identity.
While the name Zigmund has its roots in Germanic culture, it has been adopted and adapted in various languages and cultures over time, reflecting the cultural exchange and influences that have shaped societies throughout history.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Zigmund
People
Zigmund + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zigmund as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zigmund: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zigmund?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 156 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zigmund 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 1 in 2,197,143 US residents.
Is Zigmund a common name?
We classify Zigmund as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 798 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zigmund most popular?
The single biggest year for Zigmund was 1917, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zigmund is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zigmund a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zigmund 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.
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.