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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SIG-rid /ˈsɪɡrɪd/
Origin: Old Norse; Scandinavian
Meaning: Old Norse: victory; beautiful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sigrid has its roots in Old Norse, derived from the elements "sigr," meaning "victory," and "fríðr," meaning "beautiful" or "fair." This etymological combination suggests a literal meaning of "beautiful victory" or "victorious beauty." The name was prevalent among Scandinavian cultures, particularly during the Viking Age, and it entered the English language through the influence of Norse settlers and the subsequent integration of Old Norse vocabulary into Old English during the early medieval period. Historically, Sigrid is associated with several notable figures in Scandinavian history and mythology.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name is Sigrid the Haughty, a powerful figure in the late 10th century, who was known for her role in the political landscape of Sweden and her connections to various kings. The name also appears in various sagas and legends, reinforcing its significance in Norse culture.
The spread of Christianity in Scandinavia during the 11th century saw the adoption of many Old Norse names into Christian contexts, further embedding Sigrid into the cultural fabric of the region. Culturally, Sigrid has been celebrated in literature and folklore, often symbolizing strength and beauty.
The name has been preserved through various forms, including the diminutive "Sigi," which reflects its enduring appeal in different contexts. The legacy of Sigrid can be seen in various artistic representations and historical narratives that highlight the virtues of victory and beauty, making it a name of notable cultural resonance in Scandinavian heritage.
Famous people named Sigrid
In this section, you will find notable people named Sigrid. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sigrid who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Sigrid who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Sigrid Agren is a model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret, Chanel, and Dior.
Sigrid Thoresen is a singer-songwriter best known for her singles and contributions to the Norwegian music scene.
Sigrid Nunez is an author best known for her novels The Friend, What Are You Going Through, and A Feather on the Breath of God.
Fictional characters named Sigrid
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Sigrid is a fictional character from the video game series Assassin's Creed. She is a member of the Assassin Brotherhood who plays a significant role in the narrative.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sigrid. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sigrid was first seen in the United States in 1886.
Sigrid has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, New York, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
In the past 5 years the name Sigrid has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sigrid 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 Sigrid was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sigrid (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WI | 5 |
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 Sigrid.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1971 | 33 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1968 | 38 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1961 | 36 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1959 | 34 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1956 | 32 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1952 | 43 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1949 | 37 |
| 1948 | 38 |
| 1947 | 38 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1944 | 48 |
| 1943 | 44 |
| 1942 | 53 |
| 1941 | 44 |
| 1940 | 50 |
| 1939 | 43 |
| 1938 | 44 |
| 1937 | 22 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1932 | 22 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1920 | 34 |
| 1919 | 48 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1916 | 46 |
| 1915 | 48 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1913 | 23 |
| 1912 | 29 |
| 1911 | 23 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1908 | 19 |
| 1907 | 21 |
| 1906 | 22 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1901 | 14 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1899 | 19 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1897 | 21 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1895 | 22 |
| 1894 | 26 |
| 1893 | 25 |
| 1892 | 23 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1886 | 8 |