Zygmond
Masculine name of Polish and German origin meaning "victorious protector".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Zygmond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zygmond today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zygmond births was 1915 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zygmond. 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 Zygmond. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
10 babies that year
Average age
-
1915 SSA rank
#2,620
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Zygmond: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zygmond 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 Zygmond 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zygmond
The name Zygmond has its roots in Polish culture, originating from the combination of two Slavic words: "zyg" meaning life, and "mund" meaning protector or guardian. It is believed to have emerged in the 9th or 10th century CE, during the early medieval period in Central Europe.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Zygmond can be found in the chronicles of the Piast dynasty, the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland. It is said that a prince by the name of Zygmond I ruled over the region of Silesia in the late 10th century.
In the 12th century, the name gained popularity among the nobility and clergy in Poland. Several prominent figures bore this name, including Zygmond II, the Bishop of Wroclaw, who was known for his efforts in promoting education and establishing new monasteries in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the name Zygmond was particularly favored among the aristocratic families of Poland and Lithuania. One of the most notable individuals with this name was Zygmond I the Old, who reigned as the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1506 to 1548.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Sigmund, Siegmund, and Zygmunt. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Sigmund Freud, the renowned Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, who lived from 1856 to 1939.
Another influential figure with the name Zygmond was Zygmund Bauman, a Polish-British sociologist and philosopher, who lived from 1925 to 2017. He made significant contributions to the study of modernity, postmodernity, and consumerism.
In the realm of literature, Zygmond Krasinski, a 19th-century Polish poet and dramatist, is remembered for his works that explored themes of patriotism and the struggle for independence. He lived from 1812 to 1859.
While the name Zygmond may have waned in popularity in recent times, its historical significance and rich cultural heritage continue to make it a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with a strong historical and linguistic background.
People
Zygmond + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zygmond as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Zygmond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zygmond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zygmond 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 Zygmond a common name?
We classify Zygmond 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, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zygmond most popular?
The single biggest year for Zygmond was 1915, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zygmond 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 Zygmond in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zygmond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zygmond 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 Zygmond still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zygmond 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 Zygmond 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 share the name Zygmond?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.