UK boy's name
Siegfried
Victory wielding peace.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Siegfried is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Siegfried popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Siegfried. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Siegfried ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Siegfried.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siegfried as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Siegfried mean?
The given name Siegfried has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically Old High German and Old Norse. It is a compound name derived from the words "sigu" meaning "victory" and "frithu" meaning "peace" or "protection." Together, the name Siegfried can be interpreted as "victory and peace" or "victorious protector."
The name Siegfried is closely associated with the legendary hero of the same name in the Nibelungenlied, a famous epic poem from medieval German literature. In this epic, Siegfried is portrayed as a brave and powerful warrior who slays a dragon and acquires a cloak of invisibility. His story has been a prominent part of Germanic folklore and mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Siegfried can be found in the Hildebrandslied, an Old High German heroic poem dating back to around the 8th century. This text mentions a character named Sigifridu, which is an early variation of the name Siegfried.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Siegfried. One of the most famous was Siegfried I, Count of Anhalt (1107-1184), a German nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Holy Roman Emperor and the Welf dynasty.
Another prominent figure was Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967), an English poet and writer known for his works depicting the horrors of World War I. His autobiographical works, such as "Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man" and "Memoirs of an Infantry Officer," are considered literary classics.
In the field of music, Siegfried Wagner (1869-1930), the son of the renowned composer Richard Wagner, was a notable conductor and opera composer in his own right. He composed several operas, including "Der Bärenhäuter" and "Der Heidenkönig."
The name Siegfried has also been associated with scientists and inventors. Siegfried Marcus (1831-1898) was a German inventor who is credited with producing the first gasoline-powered automobile in 1870, predating Karl Benz's famous Motorwagen by several years.
Lastly, Siegfried Sassoon's contemporary, Siegfried Loraine Sassoon (1886-1967), was a British soldier and writer who served in World War I and became known for his anti-war poetry and memoirs, such as "Memoirs of an Infantry Officer" and "Sherston's Progress."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Siegfried over time
The chart below shows babies named Siegfried registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Siegfried, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siegfried by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siegfried was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4335 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Siegfried
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Siegfried: questions and answers
How popular is the name Siegfried in the UK right now?
In 2012, Siegfried was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Siegfried most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Siegfried in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Siegfried?
Victory wielding peace.
How many people are called Siegfried in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Siegfried across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.