Zigmund
Zigmund is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Victorious protector or victory protection.
Origin and history
Zigmund is a male name of Polish and West Slavic origin, derived from the Germanic name Sigmund. It combines roots meaning victory and protection. Though historically uncommon in the United States, it maintains steady, niche usage as a distinctive traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
808 babies in the United States have been named Zigmund since 1880. It ranks #3868 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- PA (48.9 %)
- MI (17.5 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- CT (8.6 %)
- NJ (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 316 |
| 1920-1930 | 261 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Zigmund
- Zigmund DeBruska: American football player
Nicknames
Ziggy, Zig
Fun facts
- Zigmund is an adapted Polish and West Slavic spelling of the ancient Germanic name Sigmund.
- While never a top mainstream name in the U.S., it has maintained rare but persistent usage since the late 19th century.