Sigrid Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sigrid is an Old Norse name meaning 'victorious beauty', originating from the elements for victory and beauty. It has evolved from Sigríðr to its modern form and is associated with traits of strength and charm. While it has no biblical significance, it has been used since the Viking Age and continues to be popular today, especially in Scandinavian regions.
The name Sigrid is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West 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, Sigrid 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, 'Sigrid' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1290th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1391st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1866th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3384th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9219th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4677th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sigrid' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sigrid"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪɡrɪd/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Sigrid is derived from the Old Norse elements 'sigr' meaning 'victory' and 'fríðr' meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'.
Meaning
victorious beauty
Language Evolution
Sigríðr, Sigrid
Historical Usage
Sigrid has been used since the Viking Age and gained popularity in Scandinavia during the early medieval period.
Variants & Derivatives
Sigríð, Sigrid, Sigi
Modern Popularity & Image
In modern times, Sigrid is often associated with strength and beauty, and it has gained recognition due to contemporary Scandinavian culture.
Famous People
Sigrid Agren, Sigrid Solbakk Raabe
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sigrid"
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 "Sigrid"
"Sigrid" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1290th of 9107 | 640 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1391st of 9204 | 567 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1866th of 12526 | 622 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3384th of 19264 | 312 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6689th of 27321 | 182 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9219th of 35406 | 179 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4677th of 30306 | 350 |
Regional Popularity of "Sigrid" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 "Sigrid" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
58.19% 824th/1416 |
86.95% 1199th/1379 |
- |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
72.38% 1119th/1546 |
65.23% 1015th/1556 |
- |
63.41% 981st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.00% 1628th/2430 |
- |
57.33% 1591st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
76.20% 2654th/3483 |
- |
91.79% 3712th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.18% 2756th/3984 |
- | - |
63.62% 3993rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sigrid"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sigrid" 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.