Signe
Every Signe since 1884 — 3,003 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Signe
Signe is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,789 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 3,003 American babies have been named Signe. Its peak came in 1915, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Signe stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Signe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,789 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,611 |
| 2023 | 14 | #8,001 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,953 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,649 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,602 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,082 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,442 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,504 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,164 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,637 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,899 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,689 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,755 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,907 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,159 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,304 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,113 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,298 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,439 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,762 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,345 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,849 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,657 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,179 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,588 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,508 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,886 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,199 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,455 |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,095 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,713 |
| 1960 | 23 | #2,563 |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,216 |
| 1950 | 43 | #1,407 |
| 1945 | 32 | #1,446 |
| 1940 | 17 | #2,024 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,390 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,670 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,843 |
| 1920 | 54 | #1,017 |
| 1915 | 67 | #807 |
| 1910 | 31 | #780 |
| 1905 | 27 | #697 |
| 1900 | 28 | #687 |
| 1895 | 23 | #657 |
| 1890 | 15 | #723 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Signe
- Signe Hasso Actor · 1915–2002
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Signe in 2025?
Signe ranked #11,789 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Signe?
3,003 babies have been named Signe in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Signe most popular?
Signe peaked in 1915, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Signe a boy or girl name?
Signe is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Signe rising or falling?
Signe is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Signe?
Well-known people named Signe include Signe Hasso (actor).