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Sigmund

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Meaning of Sigmund: German: 'victorious protector'

Sigmund is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9703rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#9703

7 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,855

First recorded 1886 · peak 1918

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 9 babies19901991: 5 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 5 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 5 babies1998: 5 babies1999: 8 babies2000: 6 babies20002001: 5 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 5 babies2008: 5 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 7 babies20102011: 6 babies2012: 0 babies2013: 7 babies2014: 8 babies2015: 8 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 10 babies2018: 10 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 6 babies20202021: 13 babies2022: 10 babies2023: 7 babies2024: 11 babies2025: 7 babies
US babies named Sigmund per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 13.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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