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Ziggy
BoyGerman, Germanic· “pet form of Sigmund, victory protection”
- Meaning
- pet form of Sigmund, victory protection
- Origin
- German, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- ZIH-gee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,491
- US babies 2025
- 119
- Best rank
- #1,197 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Ziggy
Ziggy is a German and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Sigmund, victory protection”.
Ziggy is a pet form of German names beginning with Sieg-, "victory," most often Sigmund, which pairs that element with mund, "protection." It was always an informal nickname, but it became widely known through Ziggy Stardust, the glam-rock persona created by David Bowie early in his career. Said ZIH-gee, it has a zigzagging, playful sound and a clear retro edge. Some parents use it on its own, while others keep it as a nickname for Sigmund, Siegfried or even Zachary.
Famous parents who chose Ziggy: Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross (2020). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Ziggy first appears in US Social Security records in 1988. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,197 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 168 babies. In 2025, 119 babies were named Ziggy, and it ranked #1,491 nationally. That is 170% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #12,117 in 2000, #3,530 in 2010, and #1,491 in 2025. Of the 1,501 US boys named Ziggy since records began, 55% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 509 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jacari, Canyon, Niam, Thorin, and Demari.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ziggy ranked highest in Utah, Colorado, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #620 | 7 |
| Colorado | #755 | 7 |
| California | #1084 | 20 |
| Washington | #1159 | 5 |
| Florida | #1476 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 84% of US babies named Ziggy over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Ziggy is usually pronounced ZIH-gee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with Z and ends in “-gy”.
Middle names for Ziggy
A few middle names that flow with Ziggy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ziggy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ziggy mean?
Ziggy is a German and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Sigmund, victory protection”.
What is the origin of the name Ziggy?
Ziggy has German and Germanic roots. Ziggy is a pet form of German names beginning with Sieg-, "victory," most often Sigmund, which pairs that element with mund, "protection." It was always an informal nickname, but it became widely known through Ziggy Stardust, the glam-rock persona created by David Bowie early in his career.
Is Ziggy a popular name?
Not especially. Ziggy ranked #1,491 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ziggy a boy or girl name?
Ziggy is mainly a boy's name. About 84% of US babies named Ziggy over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Ziggy?
Ziggy is usually pronounced ZIH-gee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings