Sivert
A masculine Scandinavian name meaning "guardian of victory" or "victorious defender".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Sivert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sivert today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sivert births was 1927 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sivert. 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 Sivert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1927
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1927 SSA rank
#4,150
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Sivert: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sivert 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 Sivert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sivert
The name Sivert is a Scandinavian variant of the Old Norse name Sigfrid, which itself is a combination of the words "sigr" meaning victory and "fridr" meaning peace or beauty. It originated in the Viking era, around the 8th to 11th centuries, and was popular among the Norse peoples of Scandinavia and surrounding regions.
The earliest known bearer of the name was Sivert I of Sweden, a semi-legendary king who ruled in the late 10th century. According to the Norse sagas, he was a great warrior and conqueror who expanded the borders of his kingdom.
In the 12th century, Sivert Tordsson was a prominent Norwegian chieftain and one of the leaders of the Birkebeiner party during the Civil War Era in Norway. He played a crucial role in the escape of the future King Haakon IV from his enemies, ensuring the survival of the royal line.
Another notable bearer of the name was Sivert Krummedike, a Danish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 15th century. He was involved in various conflicts, including the Danish-Swedish War, and served as the governor of several provinces.
In the 16th century, Sivert Grubbe was a Danish statesman and landowner who held significant influence during the reign of King Christian III. He was instrumental in the introduction of Protestantism in Denmark and the dissolution of the Catholic Church's power.
Moving forward in history, Sivert Tonstigen was a Norwegian explorer and whaler who lived in the early 19th century. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on the Antarctic continent during his whaling expeditions in the Southern Ocean.
Over the centuries, the name Sivert has remained popular in Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden, though its usage has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and cultural influence.
People
Sivert + last name combinations
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Related
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FAQ
Sivert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sivert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sivert 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 Sivert a common name?
We classify Sivert 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, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sivert most popular?
The single biggest year for Sivert was 1927, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sivert 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 Sivert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sivert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sivert 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 Sivert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sivert 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 Sivert 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 the name Sivert?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Sivert, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.