Ziggy

Ziggy - A very unique male name

Ziggy appeared on the charts for the first time in 2006 on position #4313. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ziggy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ziggy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ziggy. The baby boy name Ziggy was given to 52 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1688 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 28,198 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ziggy peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1259.

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Ziggy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ziggy is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #620 - and is the least popular in New York at position #2,044.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ziggy is where you live.

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Ziggy origin and meaning

German / English — nickname name

A nickname name, most often traced to German names such as Siegfried and Sigmund, and fixed in the culture by David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust

Ziggy lived for decades as a nickname — for German Sig- names and for men named Zigmund — before becoming a given name in its own right, entering US data in 2006. Bowie's Ziggy Stardust persona and reggae star Ziggy Marley keep it vivid. As a standalone name grown from nickname use, its exact line of descent varies by family, so we mark it uncertain.

Origin uncertain

Ziggy is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ziggy, pop culture references for the name Ziggy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ziggy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ziggy, sorted by popularity.

Zeke / Zack / Zakai / Zeus / Zach / Zacchaeus / Zac / Zaki / Zak / Zakee /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ziggy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ziggy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ziggy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ZIG-ee · /ˈzɪɡi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Ziggy Marley — Jamaican reggae musician, eldest son of Bob Marley, born David Nesta Marley and known worldwide by his childhood nickname Ziggy (b. 1968) Contemporary

Style

Nickname name

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Ziggy for pure bounce — playful, musical and impossible to say sternly.

Worth knowing

• It can feel more like a nickname than a legal name to some, and Ziggy Stardust is a strong first association.