What does Sigrid mean?
Sigrid joins the Old Norse for “victory” and “fair, beautiful.”
What does Thora mean?
Thora is a feminine form linked to the god Thor and to “thunder.”
Sigrid vs Thora
Which is more popular?
Sigrid is more popular than Thora today: about 32 US babies were given the name Sigrid in 2025, compared with 20 named Thora.
| Sigrid | Thora | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Victory, fair | Thor's; thunder |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | SIG-rid | THOR-ah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1886 | 1883 |
| Peak year | 2022 (56) | 1916 (72) |
| In 2025 | 32 | 20 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Sigrid
Thora
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Sigrid | Thora |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 235 | 215 |
| 2010s | 186 | 228 |
| 2000s | 114 | 83 |
| 1990s | 116 | 12 |
| 1980s | 107 | 5 |
| 1970s | 167 | 35 |
| 1960s | 285 | 42 |
| 1950s | 321 | 101 |
| 1940s | 423 | 138 |
| 1930s | 263 | 204 |
| 1920s | 191 | 434 |
| 1910s | 333 | 519 |
| 1900s | 156 | 201 |
| 1890s | 179 | 160 |
| 1880s | 34 | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sigrid or Thora more popular?
Sigrid is more popular than Thora today: about 32 US babies were given the name Sigrid in 2025, compared with 20 named Thora.
What is the difference between Sigrid and Thora?
Sigrid means Victory, fair (Norse origin), while Thora means Thor's; thunder (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Sigrid or Thora?
In US records, Sigrid first appears in 1886 and Thora in 1883, so Thora has the longer recorded history.