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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SIG-mund //ˈsɪɡ.mʌnd//
Origin: German; Hebrew
Meaning: German: victory through protection; Hebrew: he will hear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sigmund has its roots in the Germanic languages, deriving from the elements "sigi," meaning "victory," and "mund," meaning "protection" or "guardian." This etymological foundation can be traced back to the Old High German form "Sigimund," which evolved into various forms across different Germanic dialects. The name entered the English language through the influence of Old Norse and the Anglo-Saxon migrations, where it was adapted as "Sigmund" in the medieval period, reflecting the cultural exchanges of the time.
Historically, Sigmund is associated with notable figures in Germanic mythology and literature. One of the most prominent references is found in the Old Norse epic, the "Völsunga saga," where Sigmund is depicted as a legendary hero and father of Sigurd, a central figure in the Norse mythological tradition.
The saga, which dates back to the 13th century, showcases Sigmund's valor and his role in the heroic narrative, contributing to the name's enduring legacy in Germanic culture. Additionally, Sigmund is mentioned in various medieval texts and chronicles, solidifying its place in the historical lexicon.
Culturally, the name Sigmund carries connotations of strength and protection, resonating with the ideals of heroism prevalent in Germanic folklore. The name has been borne by several notable historical figures, including Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, whose work has had a profound impact on psychology and culture in the 20th century.
The name's association with victory and guardianship has allowed it to maintain a significant presence in various cultural narratives, reinforcing its symbolic importance throughout history.
Famous people named Sigmund
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Sigmund Freud is a neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis best known for The Interpretation of Dreams, The Psychopathology of Everyday Life, and Civilization and Its Discontents.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sigmund was first seen in the United States in 1886.
Sigmund has ranked as high as #723 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
In the past 5 years the name Sigmund has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sigmund 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 Sigmund was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sigmund (1966)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 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 Sigmund.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1949 | 22 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1938 | 26 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1933 | 20 |
| 1932 | 22 |
| 1931 | 28 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1928 | 40 |
| 1927 | 37 |
| 1926 | 50 |
| 1925 | 41 |
| 1924 | 72 |
| 1923 | 59 |
| 1922 | 80 |
| 1921 | 96 |
| 1920 | 121 |
| 1919 | 118 |
| 1918 | 151 |
| 1917 | 149 |
| 1916 | 150 |
| 1915 | 139 |
| 1914 | 118 |
| 1913 | 78 |
| 1912 | 83 |
| 1911 | 34 |
| 1910 | 24 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1908 | 18 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1905 | 18 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |