Signe Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSEE-nyuh / /ˈsiː.njə/Scandinavian; Old Norse
Meaning
Victorious; sign
Historical & Cultural Background
Signe is a name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name 'Signý'. It has been used in various Nordic countries and is often associated with victory and success. The name has historical significance in Norse mythology and literature, where it appears in sagas and tales.
Trend Summary
Signe has seen a modest presence in the US, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Signy
- Signe
International Variants
- Signe (Swedish)
- Signe (Norwegian)
- Signe (Danish)
Famous people named Signe
Signe Baumane is a Latvian-American animator and filmmaker known for her work in independent animation.
Signe Brander was a Finnish photographer recognized for her early 20th-century images of Helsinki.
Signe Hasso was a Swedish actress who gained fame in Hollywood during the 1940s.
Signe Toly Anderson was an American singer and the original female vocalist for the band Jefferson Airplane.
Fictional characters named Signe
Signe is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', known for her role as a powerful sorceress.
Signe is a character in the novel 'The Last Wish' by Andrzej Sapkowski, part of the Witcher series.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Signe was first seen in the United States in 1884. Signe has ranked as high as #767 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Minnesota, California, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Signe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Signe (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 13 |
| 1889 | 15 |
| 1890 | 15 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 30 |
| 1893 | 27 |
| 1894 | 23 |
| 1895 | 23 |
| 1896 | 24 |
| 1897 | 29 |
| 1898 | 24 |
| 1899 | 21 |
| 1900 | 28 |
| 1901 | 20 |
| 1902 | 19 |
| 1903 | 29 |
| 1904 | 20 |
| 1905 | 27 |
| 1906 | 28 |
| 1907 | 27 |
| 1908 | 25 |
| 1909 | 31 |
| 1910 | 31 |
| 1911 | 37 |
| 1912 | 43 |
| 1913 | 46 |
| 1914 | 45 |
| 1915 | 67 |
| 1916 | 42 |
| 1917 | 52 |
| 1918 | 51 |
| 1919 | 40 |
| 1920 | 54 |
| 1921 | 44 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 30 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1927 | 22 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1945 | 32 |
| 1946 | 36 |
| 1947 | 46 |
| 1948 | 38 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 43 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 39 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 28 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 18 |