Signe Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Signe has its origins in the Scandinavian culture, stemming from the Old Norse name Signý, which translates to 'victory new'. Its historical forms demonstrate a consistent evolution within the Scandinavian language. The name embodies traits of strength and uniqueness, although it does not have biblical relevance. Signe gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries and continues to be viewed as a classic name, with notable bearers contributing to its recognition.
The name Signe is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Signe has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Signe' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1015th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2213th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2024th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4299th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6109th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6462nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6562nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Signe' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Signe"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪɡ.nə/
Origin
Scandinavian
Etymology
Signe is derived from the Old Norse name 'Signý', which is composed of the elements 'sign' meaning 'victory' and 'ný' meaning 'new'.
Meaning
victory new
Language Evolution
Old Norse: Signý, Middle Scandinavian: Signä, Modern Scandinavian: Signe
Historical Usage
The name Signe has been used in Scandinavia for centuries, gaining popularity particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a traditional name.
Variants & Derivatives
Signy, Signe, Signe-Marie
Modern Popularity & Image
Signe is perceived as a classic and elegant name in Scandinavian cultures, often associated with strength and uniqueness.
Famous People
Signe Baumane - Latvian-American animator and filmmaker, Signe Wilkerson - American artist and designer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Signe"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Signe"
"Signe" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1015th of 9107 | 924 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2213th of 9204 | 271 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2024th of 12526 | 556 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4299th of 19264 | 218 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6109th of 27321 | 208 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6462nd of 35406 | 295 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6562nd of 30306 | 219 |
Regional Popularity of "Signe" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Signe" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
43.93% 622nd/1416 |
69.83% 963rd/1379 |
- |
87.39% 998th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
95.54% 1477th/1546 |
- | - |
84.16% 1302nd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
87.20% 1942nd/2227 |
- | - |
50.74% 1408th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.73% 2462nd/4582 |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
65.86% 2624th/3984 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Signe"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Signe" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.