How Many People Are Named Ziggy?

Complete statistics for the name Ziggy in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ziggy
Very Rare
1,635
Estimated People
1 in 201,835
1 in X Americans
2022
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,378 (84%)
♀ Female
257 (16%)
84%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 8

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arkansas 6
Arizona 16
California 250
Colorado 6
Florida 50
Georgia 11
Hawaii 12
Illinois 19
Michigan 21
North Carolina 5
New Jersey 6
New York 50
Ohio 17
Pennsylvania 22
Texas 75
Utah 5
Virginia 5
Washington 18
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ziggy

How Many People Have the Name Ziggy in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,635 people in the United States currently share the name Ziggy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 201,835 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Ziggy a Common or Rare Name?

Ziggy is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ziggy Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ziggy are covered in full on the Ziggy name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ziggy Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ziggy in SSA data, approximately 84% are male and 16% are female. Ziggy leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ziggy Most Popular?

The name Ziggy reached peak popularity in 2022, with 168 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ziggy Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ziggy across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ziggy?

Approximately 1,635 people in the United States share the name Ziggy, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ziggy a rare name?

Ziggy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 201,835 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ziggy mean?

The meaning and origin of Ziggy is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ziggy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 84% of people named Ziggy are male and 16% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ziggy most popular?

The name Ziggy reached its peak in 2022, with 168 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,635
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 201,835
GenderMale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2022
Male %84%
Female %16%

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