How Many People Are Named Signe?

Complete statistics for the name Signe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Signe
Very Rare
Scandinavian

Signe means 'victory' and is a very rare female name, with only 1,455 people named Signe living in the US today, making up just 1 in 226,776 Americans. The majority of those named Signe are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~1,455
Living in US
1 in 226,776
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Scandinavian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Jade
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, generosity, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,455
Worldwide Bearers
#27,772
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
155
🇳🇱 Netherlands
69
🇧🇷 Brazil
66
🇨🇲 Cameroon
56
🇿🇦 South Africa
24
🇦🇹 Austria
24
🇨🇭 Switzerland
20
🇳🇿 New Zealand
18
🇫🇷 France
16
🇧🇪 Belgium
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,455 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
514
Would be under 30 (17%)
413
Would be 30–60 (14%)
2,068
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 2,995 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
10
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Signe Through the Generations

Signe, meaning victory, has been a name steeped in history since 1915 when it peaked with 67 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. With 514 under-30, 413 aged 30-60, and 2,068 over 60, Signe's demographic leans heavily towards the senior population, indicating a strong connection to past eras. its rarity, Signe remains a cherished name among those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 249
California 77
Michigan 49
Washington 26
Wisconsin 26
Massachusetts 25
North Dakota 19
Illinois 18
New York 10
Oregon 7

✨ Similar Names to Signe

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Signe's Scandinavian roots

📄 About the Name Signe

How Many People Have the Name Signe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,455 people in the United States currently share the name Signe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 226,776 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Signe a Common or Rare Name?

Signe is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Signe Mean?

Signe means "victory" and comes from Scandinavian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Signe in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Signe Most Popular?

The name Signe reached peak popularity in 1915, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Signe?

Approximately 1,455 people named Signe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,995. That works out to roughly 1 in 226,776 Americans.

Is Signe a rare name?

Signe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 226,776 Americans has this name.

What does the name Signe mean?

Signe means "victory" and comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Signe more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Signe are male and 100% are female.

When was Signe most popular?

Signe peaked in 1915 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,455
All-Time Births2,995
1 in X1 in 226,776
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1915
World Rank#27,772
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.