What does Signe mean?
Signe joins the Old Norse for “new” and “victory.”
What does Sigrid mean?
Sigrid joins the Old Norse for “victory” and “fair, beautiful.”
Signe vs Sigrid
Which is more popular?
Sigrid is more popular than Signe today: about 32 US babies were given the name Sigrid in 2025, compared with 8 named Signe.
| Signe | Sigrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | New victory | Victory, fair |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | SIG-nuh | SIG-rid |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1884 | 1886 |
| Peak year | 1915 (67) | 2022 (56) |
| In 2025 | 8 | 32 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Signe
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Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Signe | Sigrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 93 | 235 |
| 2010s | 195 | 186 |
| 2000s | 186 | 114 |
| 1990s | 152 | 116 |
| 1980s | 110 | 107 |
| 1970s | 133 | 167 |
| 1960s | 189 | 285 |
| 1950s | 292 | 321 |
| 1940s | 283 | 423 |
| 1930s | 117 | 263 |
| 1920s | 269 | 191 |
| 1910s | 454 | 333 |
| 1900s | 254 | 156 |
| 1890s | 228 | 179 |
| 1880s | 48 | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Signe or Sigrid more popular?
Sigrid is more popular than Signe today: about 32 US babies were given the name Sigrid in 2025, compared with 8 named Signe.
What is the difference between Signe and Sigrid?
Signe means New victory (Norse origin), while Sigrid means Victory, fair (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Signe or Sigrid?
In US records, Signe first appears in 1884 and Sigrid in 1886, so Signe has the longer recorded history.