Total births
144
Boys' name · since 1912
Zigmond
144 babies named Zigmond in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 144
- total births
- 1912–1971
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
144 boys have been named Zigmond since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zigmond has been recorded 144 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1971.
- 144 total births
- 1912–1971 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
144 boys have been named Zigmond since 1912, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1971.
- 144
- total births
- 1912–1971
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Zigmond was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
22 babies were named Zigmond in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Zigmond's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zigmond's SSA record in two at 1919 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zigmond at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Zigmond popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1971
- Peak year (1919)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Zigmond by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Zigmond's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Zigmond births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
93 births
- 1920s
1920s
46 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 93 births (65% of all-time use).
Zigmond by state
Where Zigmond concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 23 | 16.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Zigmond's total US births 16.0%
23 of 144 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zigmond? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 144 babies named Zigmond. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 22 births.
When was Zigmond most popular? ▼
Zigmond was most popular in the 1910s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Zigmond most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zigmond are Pennsylvania (23 births).
How long has the name Zigmond been used? ▼
Zigmond has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 60 years of data through 1971.
What names are similar to Zigmond? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ziggy, Zigmund, Zigmunt, Zigmont, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zigmond's data
- Zigmond's decade-level peak was the 1910s (93 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Zigmonds (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Zigmond
Nearby Names Like Zigmond
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zigmond
Ziggy Boy
#1336 1,501 births
Zigmund Boy
#7797 808 births
Zigmunt Boy
49 births
Zigmont Boy
39 births
Ziggie Boy
5 births
Compare Zigmond side by side: Zigmond vs Ziggy Zigmond vs Zigmund Zigmond vs Zigmunt
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1912–1971 (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. "Zigmond: Baby Name Since 1912 - 144 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zigmond. 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 Zigmond 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 July 2026.