Sigle
Of Latin origin, referring to a written abbreviation or code.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Sigle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sigle today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sigle births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sigle. 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 Sigle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,494
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Sigle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sigle 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 Sigle 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sigle
The name Sigle has its origins in the Old French language, deriving from the Latin word "sigillum," which means "seal" or "signet." This connection to seals and signets suggests the name may have been associated with authority, officialdom, or the keeping of records in medieval times.
During the Middle Ages, the name Sigle was primarily found in France and parts of what is now Belgium and Switzerland. It was likely borne by scribes, clerks, or minor officials responsible for authenticating documents with wax seals or signets.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sigle can be found in the 13th-century French text "Le Roman de la Rose," where it is mentioned as the name of a minor character. This literary reference suggests the name was in use among the general population during that time period.
In the 14th century, a monk named Sigle de Châlons is recorded as having authored a treatise on the religious life, indicating the name's presence within monastic circles as well.
Moving into the Renaissance era, a notable figure bearing the name was Sigle de Bruc, a 16th-century French poet and courtier (born around 1520, died circa 1590). His works were published and enjoyed some popularity among the nobility of the time.
Another historical figure was Sigle van Heemskerck, a 17th-century Dutch navigator and explorer (born in 1567, died in 1607). He captained several voyages to the East Indies and is credited with the discovery of some Pacific islands.
In the 18th century, a French painter named Sigle Gourdon (born in 1740, died in 1818) gained recognition for his landscapes and portraiture, which can be found in several European art collections.
While the name Sigle has fallen out of common usage in more recent times, it serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the French-speaking world, with its roots stretching back to the Latin language and the administrative practices of the Middle Ages.
People
Sigle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sigle 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
Sigle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sigle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sigle 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 Sigle a common name?
We classify Sigle 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, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sigle most popular?
The single biggest year for Sigle was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sigle 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 Sigle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sigle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sigle 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 Sigle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sigle 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 Sigle 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 common is the name Sigle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.