Signe
Signe first appears in US records in 1884. It peaked in 1915, when 67 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 8.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Signe popular?
Steady Signe has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1915.
| 2020s | 93 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 195 | |
| 2000s | 186 | |
| 1990s | 152 | |
| 1980s | 110 | |
| 1970s | 133 | |
| 1960s | 189 | |
| 1950s | 292 | |
| 1940s | 283 | |
| 1930s | 117 | |
| 1920s | 269 | |
| 1910s | 454 | |
| 1900s | 254 | |
| 1890s | 228 | |
| 1880s | 48 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Signe mean?
Signe joins the Old Norse for “new” and “victory.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Signe mean?
Signe means New victory. Signe joins the Old Norse for “new” and “victory.”
What is the origin of the name Signe?
Signe is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Signe?
Signe is pronounced “SIG-nuh.”
Is Signe a boy or a girl name?
Signe is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Signe a popular name right now?
Signe has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1915.
How popular is the name Signe?
In 2025, Signe ranked #11789 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Signe most popular?
Signe was most popular in 1915, when about 67 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Signe?
Names similar to Signe include Runa, Thora, Sigrid, Solveig, Saga.
What names go well with Signe?
Norse names that pair well with Signe include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.