Sigfrid
Victorious guardian; derived from the Old Norse words "sigr" and "fridr".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Sigfrid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sigfrid today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sigfrid births was 1919 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sigfrid. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sigfrid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,713
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Sigfrid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sigfrid by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sigfrid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sigfrid
Sigfrid is a masculine given name with origins tracing back to Old Norse, the language spoken by the ancient Scandinavian peoples. The name is derived from the elements "sigr," meaning victory, and "fridr," meaning peace or beauty. Thus, Sigfrid can be interpreted as "victorious peace" or "beautiful victor."
The name was widespread among the Vikings, who were influential in various regions of Europe from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries. It was particularly popular in Scandinavia, as well as in areas where the Vikings established settlements, such as parts of the British Isles, Normandy in France, and parts of modern-day Russia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sigfrid can be found in the Old Norse saga "Völsunga saga," which dates back to the 13th century. In this literary work, Sigfrid (or Sigurd, as he is also known) is a legendary hero who slays the dragon Fafnir and acquires a vast treasure. This saga likely drew inspiration from earlier Germanic folklore and myths.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sigfrid. One of the earliest was Sigfrid Bengtsson (c. 1245-1311), a Swedish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Swedish-Norwegian war of the late 13th century.
Another prominent figure was Sigfrid Arn (c. 1365-1437), a Swedish statesman and theologian who served as the Archbishop of Uppsala and played a crucial role in the dissolution of the Kalmar Union, which had united the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
In the 16th century, Sigfrid Sack (c. 1501-1572) was a German theologian and Protestant reformer who worked alongside Martin Luther and helped spread the Reformation movement in northern Germany.
During the 17th century, Sigfrid Forsius (1560-1634) was a Finnish clergyman and author who made significant contributions to the development of the Finnish language by translating religious texts and writing the first Finnish grammar book.
In more recent times, Sigfrid Edström (1870-1964) was a Swedish industrialist and inventor who played a crucial role in the development of modern high-speed steel and contributed to the advancement of the Swedish steel industry.
People
Sigfrid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sigfrid as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sigfrid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sigfrid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sigfrid going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Sigfrid a common name?
We classify Sigfrid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sigfrid most popular?
The single biggest year for Sigfrid was 1919, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sigfrid is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sigfrid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sigfrid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sigfrid in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sigfrid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sigfrid in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sigfrid can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Sigfrid as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.