How Many People Are Named Ziggy?
Complete statistics for the name Ziggy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ziggy is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,622 people named Ziggy living in the US today, making up just 1 in 203,447 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 99% of those named Ziggy being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 11 represents spiritual awakening and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 1,635 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ziggy Through the Generations
Ziggy emerged as a rising star in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2022 with 211 births. Today, the average age of someone named Ziggy is just 8, indicating its strong association with younger generations. The majority of Ziggy's bearers, 1,625 out of 1,622, are under 30, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ziggy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ziggy
How Many People Have the Name Ziggy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,622 people in the United States currently share the name Ziggy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 203,447 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ziggy a Common or Rare Name?
Ziggy is classified as Very 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 Ziggy Mean?
Ziggy means "creative variant of Zigger" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ziggy in SSA data, approximately 84% are male and 16% are female.
When Was Ziggy Most Popular?
The name Ziggy reached peak popularity in 2022, with 211 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Ziggy?
Approximately 1,622 people named Ziggy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,635. That works out to roughly 1 in 203,447 Americans.
Is Ziggy a rare name?
Ziggy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 203,447 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ziggy mean?
Ziggy means "creative variant of Zigger" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ziggy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 84% of people named Ziggy are male and 16% are female.
When was Ziggy most popular?
Ziggy peaked in 2022 with 211 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.