Zigmund Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZIG-mund / /ˈzɪɡ.mʌnd/German; Slavic
Meaning
German: protection through victory; Slavic: strong protector
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zigmund is derived from the Germanic elements 'sig' meaning victory and 'mund' meaning protector. It has been used in various forms across different cultures, particularly in German and Slavic regions. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has been associated with several historical figures. It reflects a strong warrior ethos, common in names of that era.
Trend Summary
The name Zigmund has seen fluctuating popularity, with occasional peaks in usage in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zigmond
- Ziggy
International Variants
- Zygmunt (Polish)
- Sigmund (German)
- Zygmunt (Hungarian)
Famous people named Zigmund
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Fictional characters named Zigmund
Zigmund (Zigmund and the Sea Monsters) is a character in a children's television series about a boy and his adventures with sea monsters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zigmund was first seen in the United States in 1909. Zigmund has ranked as high as #798 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Zigmund has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zigmund (1943)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 15 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 29 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 53 |
| 1917 | 54 |
| 1918 | 49 |
| 1919 | 49 |
| 1920 | 48 |
| 1921 | 36 |
| 1922 | 36 |
| 1923 | 33 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 10 |