Sigvard
Victorious guardian, an Old Norse name composed of the elements sigr meaning "victory" and vardr meaning "guardian".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Sigvard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sigvard today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sigvard births was 1917 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sigvard. 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 Sigvard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,495
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Sigvard: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sigvard 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 Sigvard 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 Sigvard
The name Sigvard is of Old Norse origin, originating from the regions of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. It is a compound name formed by the elements "sigr" meaning victory and "vardr" meaning guard or defender. The name can be interpreted as "victorious guardian" or "guardian of victory."
Sigvard was a popular name among the Vikings and was used by several notable figures in Norse mythology and sagas. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Prose Edda, a collection of Old Norse literature written in the 13th century by the Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson.
In the medieval era, the name Sigvard gained popularity across Scandinavia and was borne by several kings and nobles. One of the most notable figures was Sigvard Jonsson (c. 1115-1187), a Swedish statesman and Jarl (Earl) who played a crucial role in the consolidation of Sweden as a unified kingdom.
Another significant figure was Sigvard Benedictsson (c. 1180-1238), a Swedish bishop and saint who is venerated in the Catholic Church. He is known for his missionary work and the establishment of the first church in Gotland, Sweden.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sigvard was used by various artists and intellectuals. One notable example is Sigvard Grubbe (1593-1667), a Swedish nobleman and writer who is considered one of the pioneers of Swedish literature.
In the 19th century, Sigvard Svensson (1836-1908) was a Swedish politician and journalist who played a significant role in the development of the Swedish labor movement and the founding of the Social Democratic Party.
Over the centuries, the name Sigvard has been adopted across various cultures and regions, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich history and mythology of the Norse people, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Vikings.
People
Sigvard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sigvard 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
Sigvard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sigvard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sigvard 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 Sigvard a common name?
We classify Sigvard 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 Sigvard most popular?
The single biggest year for Sigvard was 1917, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sigvard 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 Sigvard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sigvard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sigvard 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 Sigvard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sigvard 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 Sigvard 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 Americans are named Sigvard?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.