Signe Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SEE-nyuh //ˈsiː.njə//

Origin: Scandinavian; Old Norse

Meaning: Victorious; sign

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Signe has its roots in the Old Norse name "Sigríðr," which is composed of the elements "sigr," meaning "victory," and "fríðr," meaning "beautiful" or "fair." This etymological lineage reflects the linguistic evolution from Old Norse into modern Scandinavian languages, where Signe is commonly used. The name made its way into English through the influence of Scandinavian culture, particularly during the Viking Age, when Norse settlers and their language began to have a significant impact on the British Isles.

The transition from Old Norse to English involved various adaptations, leading to the modern form of Signe as it is recognized today. Historically, the name Signe has been associated with various figures in Norse mythology and Scandinavian history.

One notable reference is the legendary character Signe in the saga of "Völsunga," a tale that dates back to the 13th century. Additionally, the name has been borne by several saints and noblewomen throughout medieval history, contributing to its cultural significance in Scandinavia.

The name's presence in literature and folklore has helped to maintain its relevance over the centuries, with various adaptations and mentions in historical texts. Culturally, Signe embodies qualities of strength and beauty, resonating with themes of victory and nobility.

This duality has allowed the name to endure through generations, often symbolizing resilience and grace. In Scandinavian traditions, names such as Signe are often celebrated for their connections to heritage and identity, reflecting a deep appreciation for ancestral roots.

The diminutive form "Sigi" can also be found in some contexts, highlighting the name's versatility and affectionate usage in familial settings.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Signe was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Signe has ranked as high as #1496 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Minnesota, California, Michigan, Washington, and Wisconsin.

In the past 5 years the name Signe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Signe is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Signe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Signe.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2024 18 18
2023 14 14
2022 17 17
2021 18 18
2020 18 18
2019 14 14
2018 24 24
2017 19 19
2016 21 21
2015 24 24
2014 13 13
2013 19 19
2012 16 16
2011 23 23
2010 22 22
2009 18 18
2008 23 23
2007 22 22
2006 17 17
2005 22 22
2004 16 16
2003 17 17
2002 17 17
2001 16 16
2000 18 18
1999 18 18
1998 13 13
1997 17 17
1996 20 20
1995 14 14
1994 15 15
1993 10 10
1992 13 13
1991 15 15
1990 17 17
1989 10 10
1988 10 10
1987 12 12
1986 10 10
1985 10 10
1984 11 11
1983 12 12
1982 16 16
1981 13 13
1980 6 6
1979 14 14
1978 10 10
1977 6 6
1976 19 19
1975 11 11
1974 10 10
1973 14 14
1972 20 20
1971 7 7
1970 22 22
1969 15 15
1968 20 20
1967 13 13
1966 18 18
1965 13 13
1964 23 23
1963 23 23
1962 24 24
1961 17 17
1960 23 23
1959 22 22
1958 20 20
1957 28 28
1956 25 25
1955 25 25
1954 30 30
1953 21 21
1952 39 39
1951 39 39
1950 43 43
1949 34 34
1948 38 38
1947 46 46
1946 36 36
1945 32 32
1944 22 22
1943 17 17
1942 24 24
1941 17 17
1940 17 17
1939 16 16
1938 10 10
1937 13 13
1936 9 9
1935 8 8
1934 9 9
1933 13 13
1932 13 13
1931 14 14
1930 12 12
1929 12 12
1928 13 13
1927 22 22
1926 20 20
1925 23 23
1924 25 25
1923 30 30
1922 26 26
1921 44 44
1920 54 54
1919 40 40
1918 51 51
1917 52 52
1916 42 42
1915 67 67
1914 45 45
1913 46 46
1912 43 43
1911 37 37
1910 31 31
1909 31 31
1908 25 25
1907 27 27
1906 28 28
1905 27 27
1904 20 20
1903 29 29
1902 19 19
1901 20 20
1900 28 28
1899 21 21
1898 24 24
1897 29 29
1896 24 24
1895 23 23
1894 23 23
1893 27 27
1892 30 30
1891 12 12
1890 15 15
1889 15 15
1888 13 13
1887 9 9
1886 6 6
1884 5 5

Top States for Signe (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MN 6
100%