How Many People Are Named Siegfried?

Complete statistics for the name Siegfried: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Siegfried
Rare
German

Siegfried means 'victory peace', a rare name for boys. Only 394 people named Siegfried live in the US today, making up just 1 in 838,549 Americans. Most folks named Siegfried are over 60, with 69% being senior citizens.

~3,570
Living in US
1 in 92,843
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory peace
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Brave Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

414,229
Worldwide Bearers
#2,484
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
374,426
🇦🇹 Austria
23,005
🇺🇸 United States
2,961
🇨🇭 Switzerland
2,299
🇮🇹 Italy
1,420
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,123
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,026
🇧🇪 Belgium
1,014
🇳🇦 Namibia
806
🇨🇦 Canada
644

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
394 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 70
85
Would be under 30 (12%)
140
Would be 30–60 (19%)
502
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 727 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
28
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Siegfried Through the Generations

Siegfried has been around since 1926 when it peaked with 22 births, but its popularity has remained stable over the decades. Today, there are 394 people named Siegfried in the United States, with a majority over the age of 60. The name's age distribution shows 85 under 30, 140 between 30 and 60, and 502 over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 11
New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Siegfried

Siegfried is a German-language male given name, composed from the Germanic elements sig "victory" and frithu "protection, peace". The German name has the Old Norse cognate Sigfriðr, Sigfrøðr, which gives rise to Swedish Sigfrid, Danish/Norwegian Sigfred. In Norway, Sigfrid is given as a feminine name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Siegfried

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Siegfried's German roots

📄 About the Name Siegfried

How Many People Have the Name Siegfried?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,570 people in the United States currently share the name Siegfried. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,843 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Siegfried a Common or Rare Name?

Siegfried is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Siegfried Mean?

Siegfried means "victory peace" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Siegfried in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Siegfried Most Popular?

The name Siegfried reached peak popularity in 1926, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Siegfried?

Approximately 3,570 people named Siegfried live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,570. That works out to roughly 1 in 92,843 Americans.

Is Siegfried a rare name?

Siegfried is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,843 Americans has this name.

What does the name Siegfried mean?

Siegfried means "victory peace" and comes from German origins.

Is Siegfried more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Siegfried are male and 0% are female.

When was Siegfried most popular?

Siegfried peaked in 1926 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,570
All-Time Births3,570
1 in X1 in 92,843
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1926
World Rank#2,484
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.