Ziggy
Ziggy is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Victorious protector, derived from names like Sigmund or Zygmunt.
Origin and history
Ziggy is traditionally a diminutive of Germanic names like Sigmund or Polish names like Zygmunt, meaning 'victorious protector'. It gained widespread global recognition in the 1970s through David Bowie's alter ego, Ziggy Stardust. In the United States, it has grown in usage as an independent given name for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,501 babies in the United States have been named Ziggy since 1880. It ranks #3237 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1169.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.9 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- WA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 509 |
| 2020-2029 | 832 |
Famous people named Ziggy
- Ziggy Marley: Musician, Singer
- Ziggy Ansah: Athlete
Fun facts
- David Bowie adopted the persona Ziggy Stardust for his iconic 1972 concept album.
- Musician Ziggy Marley, born David Nesta Marley, was given the nickname Ziggy by his father.