Declining since 2022, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Sigurd since 1890
Babies named Sigurd per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sigurd's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 53 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 167 |
| 1920s | 162 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 90 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Sigurd is a name of Old Norse origin meaning 'victory guardian,' deeply rooted in Germanic legend as the hero of the Völsunga saga and the Nibelungenlied. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1890 and reached its peak popularity in 1891, when it ranked number 5,608 overall. Though its usage has been declining since 2022, it remains a distinctive choice within Scandinavian communities. The name carries mythic weight, evoking images of dragon-slaying and heroic resilience.
Sigurd derives from the Old Norse elements 'sigr' (victory) and 'varðr' (guardian). It is the name of the legendary hero Sigurd, central figure in the Völsunga saga and the Nibelungenlied, who slays the dragon Fafnir. The name has remained in use in Scandinavia, particularly in Norway and Sweden, and was revived in the 19th century as part of the Romantic national movement.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sig
Variants: Siegfried, Sigurður
Sibling names for Sigurd
Names that share Sigurd's style, for a brother or sister.
