Siegfried Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZEEG-freed //ˈziːɡ.friːd//
Origin: German; Old High German
Meaning: German: victory peace; Old High German: 'sigi' (victory) + 'frid' (peace)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Siegfried has its roots in the Germanic languages, deriving from the Old High German elements "sigi," meaning "victory," and "frithu," meaning "peace." This etymological combination reflects a warrior ethos, emphasizing triumph and harmony. The name evolved through various forms, including Sigefrid and Sigevrit, before solidifying into its modern form, Siegfried, in the medieval period.
The transition into English occurred primarily through the influence of Germanic legends and the adaptation of these stories into English literature, particularly during the 19th century when interest in Germanic mythology surged. Historically, Siegfried is best known as a central character in the Nibelungenlied, an epic poem from the early 13th century that recounts the tales of the hero Siegfried, who slays a dragon and wins the treasure of the Nibelungs.
This work, along with other medieval texts, helped to cement Siegfried's place in Germanic folklore. The character's exploits and tragic fate have been interpreted in various forms of art and literature, including Richard Wagner's operatic cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen, composed in the late 19th century, which further popularized the name and its associated legends.
Culturally, Siegfried embodies the archetype of the heroic figure, often associated with themes of bravery, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its enduring legacy.
Diminutive forms such as Siegi have also emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued resonance in German-speaking regions. Overall, Siegfried's historical and cultural significance is deeply intertwined with the narratives of heroism and the rich tapestry of Germanic mythology.
Famous people named Siegfried
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Siegfried Sassoon is a poet and soldier best known for Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man, The Complete Poems, and The Old Century.
Fictional characters named Siegfried
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Siegfried is a fictional character from the German epic poem Nibelungenlied. He is a legendary hero known for his strength and his role in the tragic events surrounding the Burgundians and the dragon Fafnir.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Siegfried was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Siegfried has ranked as high as #876 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in California, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Siegfried has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Siegfried is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Siegfried was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Siegfried (1962)
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| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Siegfried.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1912 | 8 |