Sigrid Girl

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sigrid, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sigrid was first seen in the United States in 1886.

Sigrid has ranked as high as #5224 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 32 32
2024 40 40
2023 44 44
2022 56 56
2021 27 27
2020 36 36
2019 20 20
2018 27 27
2017 24 24
2016 15 15
2015 25 25
2014 16 16
2013 21 21
2012 11 11
2011 15 15
2010 12 12
2009 11 11
2008 15 15
2007 11 11
2006 17 17
2005 16 16
2003 12 12
2002 10 10
2001 8 8
2000 14 14
1999 11 11
1998 7 7
1997 9 9
1996 7 7
1995 15 15
1994 15 15
1993 15 15
1992 6 6
1991 17 17
1990 14 14
1989 16 16
1988 11 11
1987 8 8
1986 8 8
1985 10 10
1984 9 9
1983 10 10
1982 6 6
1981 15 15
1980 14 14
1979 6 6
1978 10 10
1977 11 11
1976 15 15
1975 14 14
1974 18 18
1973 14 14
1972 18 18
1971 33 33
1970 28 28
1969 20 20
1968 38 38
1967 27 27
1966 24 24
1965 23 23
1964 23 23
1963 35 35
1962 35 35
1961 36 36
1960 24 24
1959 34 34
1958 26 26
1957 23 23
1956 32 32
1955 26 26
1954 36 36
1953 34 34
1952 43 43
1951 32 32
1950 35 35
1949 37 37
1948 38 38
1947 38 38
1946 35 35
1945 36 36
1944 48 48
1943 44 44
1942 53 53
1941 44 44
1940 50 50
1939 43 43
1938 44 44
1937 22 22
1936 33 33
1935 28 28
1934 24 24
1933 16 16
1932 22 22
1931 12 12
1930 19 19
1929 16 16
1928 13 13
1927 11 11
1926 17 17
1925 15 15
1924 22 22
1923 21 21
1922 22 22
1921 20 20
1920 34 34
1919 48 48
1918 30 30
1917 40 40
1916 46 46
1915 48 48
1914 30 30
1913 23 23
1912 29 29
1911 23 23
1910 16 16
1909 14 14
1908 19 19
1907 21 21
1906 22 22
1905 16 16
1904 11 11
1903 16 16
1902 12 12
1901 14 14
1900 11 11
1899 19 19
1898 16 16
1897 21 21
1896 7 7
1895 22 22
1894 26 26
1893 25 25
1892 23 23
1891 11 11
1890 9 9
1889 12 12
1888 9 9
1887 5 5
1886 8 8

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. 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
WI 5
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