Holding steady.
Popularity of Signa since 1889
Babies named Signa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Signa's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 78 |
| 1900s | 37 |
| 1910s | 100 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 51 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Signa is a rare 19th-century name that has never achieved widespread use. According to Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1889, and its peak year was 1892, when it was given to 5 girls. It has never ranked in the top 1,000, and its trajectory has remained stable at near-zero usage. The name's origins are unclear: it may be a Scandinavian import or a Latin-inspired coinage. It was used sparingly during the 1890s and appears to be a mostly forgotten vintage choice.
Signa may derive from the Old Norse name Signe, composed of sigr 'victory' and ný 'new', or from the Latin name Signatus 'marked, sealed', a post-classical Christian name referring to the sign of the cross. It was used in the late 19th century in the United States, peaking in 1892, but has seen very rare use since.
Sibling names for Signa
Names that share Signa's style, for a brother or sister.
