Holding steady.
Popularity of Zigmond since 1912
Babies named Zigmond per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zigmond's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 93 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Zigmond is a rare variant of the classic Germanic name Siegmund, meaning 'victory protection.' First recorded in U.S. data in 1912, it saw its peak year in 1913, with usage concentrated in the early 1910s. The name has remained consistently low in usage, with a stable trajectory and no recorded births in many recent years. It has not appeared in any state's top naming lists. Despite its obscurity, Zigmond carries a strong, historical resonance, linking back to medieval German nobility and legendary figures like Siegmund from the Nibelungenlied. For parents drawn to vintage, distinctive names with deep roots, Zigmond offers a unique choice that sidesteps modern popularity.
Zigmond is a variant of Siegmund, derived from the Old High German elements 'sigu' (victory) and 'munt' (protection). The name was borne by several medieval German nobles and appears in Germanic legend, most notably as Siegmund in the Nibelungenlied. The Hungarian form Zsigmond is also common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zig, Zigi, Ziggy, Mundi
Sibling names for Zigmond
Names that share Zigmond's style, for a brother or sister.
