Sigmund
Sigmund is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Victorious protector, derived from the Germanic elements sigi ('victory') and mund ('protection').
Origin and history
Sigmund is a classical Germanic name derived from elements meaning victory and protection. It has a long historical presence in Northern Europe and enters U.S. usage as a distinguished, traditional choice. Though historically well-known, it remains uncommon in modern American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,855 babies in the United States have been named Sigmund since 1880. It ranks #2424 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- NY (39.1 %)
- PA (14.9 %)
- NJ (13.7 %)
- IL (12.8 %)
- MI (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 32 |
| 1900-1910 | 99 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,044 |
| 1920-1930 | 623 |
| 1930-1940 | 230 |
| 1940-1950 | 207 |
| 1950-1960 | 161 |
| 1960-1970 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 66 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Sigmund
- Sigmund Freud: Neurologist, Psychoanalyst
- Sigmund Romberg: Composer
Nicknames
Siggy, Sig
Fun facts
- In Norse legend, Sigmund is the heroic father of Sigurd (Siegfried in German saga).
- Neurologist Sigmund Freud made the name internationally famous as the founder of psychoanalysis.