Siegfried Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Siegfried is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'victorious peace'. It evolved from Old High German to Modern German forms. The name is associated with heroic traits, particularly through its use in operatic literature. It has no direct biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th century due to Wagner's works.
The name Siegfried is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Siegfried has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Siegfried' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2680th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2847th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2475th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3958th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8861st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17717th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10526th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Siegfried' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Siegfried"
Pronunciation
/ˈziːkfrid/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Siegfried is derived from the Old High German elements 'sigu' meaning 'victory' and 'frithu' meaning 'peace'.
Meaning
victorious peace
Language Evolution
Old High German: Sigifridu, Middle High German: Sigefridet, Modern German: Siegfried
Historical Usage
Siegfried gained popularity in the 19th century largely due to Richard Wagner's opera cycle 'Der Ring des Nibelungen', where the character Siegfried is a heroic figure.
Variants & Derivatives
Siegfried, Sigfried, Siegfrid
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Siegfried is often associated with heroic qualities and is viewed positively, especially in literary and operatic contexts.
Famous People
Siegfried Sassoon - British poet and author, Siegfried L. P. Schulz - German mathematician, Siegfried Fischbacher - German-American magician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Siegfried"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Siegfried"
"Siegfried" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2680th of 7545 | 151 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2847th of 6773 | 130 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2475th of 7552 | 207 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3958th of 10718 | 109 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8861st of 16616 | 45 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17717th of 24088 | 18 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10526th of 23106 | 67 |
Regional Popularity of "Siegfried" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Siegfried" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Siegfried"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Siegfried" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.