Zigmund Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zigmund is a Germanic name meaning 'victorious protector', evolving from historical forms like Sigmund. It has been associated with strong leadership and gained popularity in the 19th century. The name carries a vintage image today and is linked to notable figures in psychology and sociology.
The name Zigmund is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Zigmund has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Zigmund' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1200th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3259th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4970th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8789th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Zigmund' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zigmund"
Pronunciation
/ˈzɪɡmʌnd/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Zigmund is derived from the Germanic elements 'zig', meaning 'victory', and 'mund', meaning 'protector'.
Meaning
victorious protector
Language Evolution
Sigmund, Zigmund, Zygmunt
Historical Usage
The name Zigmund gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Germany and Poland, as it was often associated with nobility and strong leadership.
Variants & Derivatives
Ziggy, Sigmund, Zygmunt
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Zigmund is seen as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with intellectualism and creativity.
Famous People
Sigmund Freud, Zygmunt Bauman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zigmund"
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 "Zigmund"
"Zigmund" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1200th of 7545 | 565 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3259th of 6773 | 98 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4970th of 7552 | 34 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8789th of 23106 | 95 |
Regional Popularity of "Zigmund" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
50.42% 714th/1416 |
35.24% 486th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
- | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Zigmund" 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 "Zigmund"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zigmund" 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.