Zygmund
Of Polish origin, meaning "victorious guardian" or "protector of victory".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Zygmund. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zygmund today is around 101 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zygmund births was 1922 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zygmund. 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
- • The typical person named Zygmund is about 101 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Zygmunds were born before 1935.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zygmund. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1922
17 babies that year
Average age
101
years old
1929 SSA rank
#4,545
Tracked since 1909
Popularity
Zygmund: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zygmund from the 1900s through to the 1920s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 89 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zygmund 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 Zygmund during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zygmunds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zygmund
The name Zygmund is of Polish origin, derived from the Old Polish words "zygmunt," meaning "protection" and "messenger of victory." It is a variant of the German name Sigismund, which originates from the Germanic elements "sigu" (victory) and "munda" (protection).
The name Zygmund can be traced back to the Middle Ages, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 11th century. It was particularly popular among Polish nobility and royalty, with several notable figures bearing this name throughout history.
One of the earliest and most significant historical references to the name Zygmund is Zygmunt I the Old, the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, who reigned from 1506 to 1548. His reign marked a period of cultural and economic prosperity for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Another prominent figure was Zygmunt II August, the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1548 to 1572. He was the last monarch of the Jagiellonian dynasty and is remembered for his religious tolerance and support for the arts and sciences.
In the field of mathematics, Zygmund Janiszewski (1888-1920) was a Polish mathematician known for his contributions to the field of set theory and topology. His work laid the foundation for modern topology and set theory.
Zygmunt Krasiński (1812-1859) was a renowned Polish poet, novelist, and playwright, best known for his Messianic Trilogy, which explored the themes of national identity, patriotism, and the struggle for independence.
Zygmunt Bauman (1925-2017) was a Polish-British sociologist and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the most influential social theorists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His works explored the concept of modernity and its impact on contemporary society.
While the name Zygmund has its roots in Polish culture and history, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Polish communities or influences.
People
Zygmund + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zygmund 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
Zygmund: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zygmund?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zygmund 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Zygmund a common name?
We classify Zygmund as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 168 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zygmund most popular?
The single biggest year for Zygmund was 1922, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zygmund is about 101 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 Zygmund in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zygmund a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zygmund 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 Zygmund still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zygmund 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 Zygmund 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 have the name Zygmund?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.