Sigmund
Boy name · German · Scandinavian
Meaningvictory protector · German
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #428 in 1912
7 babies were named Sigmund in the US in 2025. It has climbed 891 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Sigmund you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sigmund, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sigmund would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySigmund first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #428. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSigmund has climbed 891 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn German, Sigmund means “victory protector”. Our records link it to German and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Sigmund
Sigmund is a boy name of German and Scandinavian origin meaning “victory protector”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-und”. US birth records list Sigmund for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 113 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #428 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:German namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 88,692 boys |
| 1890s | 28 | 36,075 boys |
| 1900s | 70 | 14,314 boys |
| 1910s | 156 | 6,401 boys |
| 1920s | 57 | 17,621 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 45,935 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 70,126 boys |
| 1950s | 8.1 | 124,069 boys |
| 1960s | 5.5 | 182,482 boys |
| 1970s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 617,284 boys |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 709,220 boys |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 284,900 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 192,308 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Sigmund
What does the name Sigmund mean?
Sigmund means “victory protector” in German.
What is the origin of the name Sigmund?
Sigmund has German, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Sigmund a boy or girl name?
Sigmund is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sigmund?
Sigmund ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#428).