How Many People Are Named Stig?

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

Stig
Very Rare
Scandinavian

Stig is a very rare male name, with only 19 people named Stig living in the US today, making up just 1 in 17,015,449 Americans. That's pretty unique! Interestingly, most Stigs are over 60, giving the name a slightly older feel.

~19
Living in US
1 in 17,015,449
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Scandinavian origin, means 'stake'
🌐
Origin
Scandinavian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Strong
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's Stig!

🌍 Worldwide Usage

77,202
Worldwide Bearers
#12,755
Global Rank
🇸🇪 Sweden
51,389
🇳🇴 Norway
14,101
🇩🇰 Denmark
7,833
🇫🇮 Finland
2,116
🇺🇸 United States
528
🇪🇪 Estonia
220
🇹🇭 Thailand
121
🇬🇧 England
93
🇧🇷 Brazil
82
🇧🇪 Belgium
77

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
10
Would be under 30 (45%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
12
Would be over 60 (55%)

All 22 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: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
74
International
99

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

📜 Stig Through the Generations

Stig has been a name that's seen steady usage over the decades, with its peak popularity occurring way back in 1959 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are nineteen people named Stig in the United States, and they're generally middle-aged, with an average age of forty. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with fifty-five percent of Stigs being over sixty. This makes Stig a name that's more commonly associated with the older crowd, despite its stable presence throughout the years.

⭐ Famous People Named Stig

Stig is a common masculine Scandinavian given name. The name has origins in Old West Norse Stígr, and derives from the word stiga, meaning "wanderer". Originally a nickname, it later became a given name. The nicknames Stickan and Stikkan derive from Stig.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Stig's Scandinavian roots

📄 About the Name Stig

How Many People Have the Name Stig?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19 people in the United States currently share the name Stig. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,015,449 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Stig a Common or Rare Name?

Stig 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 Stig Mean?

Stig means "Scandinavian origin, means 'stake'" and comes from Scandinavian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Stig Most Popular?

The name Stig reached peak popularity in 1959, with 6 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 Stig?

Approximately 19 people named Stig live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,015,449 Americans.

Is Stig a rare name?

Stig is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,015,449 Americans has this name.

What does the name Stig mean?

Stig means "Scandinavian origin, means 'stake'" and comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Stig more male or female?

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

When was Stig most popular?

Stig peaked in 1959 with 6 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 US19
All-Time Births22
1 in X1 in 17,015,449
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1959
World Rank#12,755
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.