Rising since 1998, #1,486 for boys today.
Popularity of Ziggy since 1988
Babies named Ziggy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 150 |
| 2010s | 90 | 509 |
| 2020s | 187 | 832 |
Meaning & origin
Ziggy first appeared in U.S. records in 1988 and has since grown in popularity, rising consistently since 1998. In 2025, it ranked 1486 with a 1-in-14354 frequency. Its peak year so far was 2022. The name is most common in Utah, Colorado, and Washington. While its roots lie in German victory names, its modern use owes much to pop culture, giving it a spirited, approachable feel.
Ziggy is primarily known as a diminutive of German names like Siegfried or Siegmund, where 'sieg' means 'victory'. In modern times, it has been used as an independent given name, popularized by the David Bowie alter ego Ziggy Stardust and the comic strip character Ziggy. It has gained traction in English-speaking countries as a casual, friendly name.
Where Ziggy is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ziggy” around the world
Where Ziggy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Sibling names for Ziggy
Names that share Ziggy's style, for a brother or sister.
