Sigurd
Every Sigurd since 1890 — 869 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sigurd
Sigurd is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,817 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1890, 869 American babies have been named Sigurd. Its peak came in 1916, when 31 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 Sigurd stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sigurd year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,817 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,233 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,174 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,418 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,621 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,965 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,062 |
| 2017 | 12 | #7,036 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,573 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,879 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,767 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,662 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,259 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #12,053 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,869 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,526 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,321 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,991 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,557 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,460 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,232 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,063 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,417 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,811 |
| 1915 | 24 | #1,404 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,405 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #865 |
| 1890 | 6 | #983 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Sigurd
- Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye Nobleman · 850–891
- Sigurd the Crusader Politician · 1090–1130
- Sigurd II of Norway Politician · 1133–1155
- Sigurd Slembe Politician · 1100–1139
- Sigurd Hoel Writer · 1890–1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sigurd in 2025?
Sigurd ranked #5,817 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sigurd?
869 babies have been named Sigurd in the United States since 1890, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sigurd most popular?
Sigurd peaked in 1916, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Sigurd a boy or girl name?
Sigurd is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sigurd rising or falling?
Sigurd is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sigurd?
Well-known people named Sigurd include Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye (nobleman), Sigurd the Crusader (politician), Sigurd II of Norway (politician).