Total births
138
Boys' name · since 1915
Sigismund
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 138 babies named Sigismund, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 138
- total births
- 1915–1927
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
138 boys have been named Sigismund since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Sigismund recorded 138 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1927.
- 138 total births
- 1915–1927 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
138 boys have been named Sigismund since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1927.
- 138
- total births
- 1915–1927
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Sigismund was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
19 babies were named Sigismund in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Sigismund's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sigismund's full recorded timeline at 1921, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1925, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1920 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sigismund at a glance
Last recorded 1927Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Sigismund popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1927
- Peak year (1920)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Sigismund by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Sigismund's strongest decade.
80 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Sigismund births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
58 births
- 1920s
1920s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 80 births (58% of all-time use).
Sigismund by state
Where Sigismund concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 7.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 3.6% |
New York share of Sigismund's total US births 7.2%
Even split
10 of 138 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sigismund? ▼
138 babies have been named Sigismund since 1915. It was last recorded in 1927. The peak year was 1920 with 19 births.
When was Sigismund most popular? ▼
Sigismund was most popular in the 1920s decade with 80 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Sigismund most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sigismund are New York (10 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Sigismund been used? ▼
Records for Sigismund go back to 1915, giving 13 years of history through 1927.
What names are similar to Sigismund? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sigmund, Sigurd, Sigifredo, Sigfredo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sigismund's data
- New York records the most Sigismunds (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sigismund
Nearby Names Like Sigismund
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sigismund
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Sigifredo Boy
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Sigfredo Boy
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Sigmond Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1927 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sigismund: Baby Name Since 1915 - 138 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sigismund. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sigismund draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.