Find out how popular the first name Stig has been for the last 5 years (from 2014 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Stig by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Stig is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Stig.

The history of the first name Stig

The name Stig is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word "stigr", meaning "path" or "trail". It is believed to have originated in the Viking Age, which spanned from the late 8th century to the late 11th century.

In ancient Norse mythology, Stig was the name of a character who was a skilled pathfinder and guide. This association with travel and navigation likely contributed to the name's popularity among the Norse people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stig can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical tales and literature from the 13th and 14th centuries. In the Saga of Grettir the Strong, a character named Stig Thorkelsson is mentioned as a wealthy landowner in Iceland.

Throughout history, there have been notable figures who bore the name Stig. One example is Stig Andersson (1923-1997), a Swedish footballer who played as a forward for several Swedish clubs and the national team. He was a member of the Swedish squad that won the bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

Another prominent Stig was Stig Dagerman (1923-1954), a Swedish writer and journalist who was a leading figure in the Swedish literary movement known as "Folkhemmet" (The People's Home). His works, including novels and short stories, explored themes of existentialism and social criticism.

In the field of science, Stig Sundqvist (1919-2004) was a Swedish physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of solid-state physics and the behavior of metals and semiconductors. He was a professor at Uppsala University and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

The name Stig also has a notable connection to the automotive industry. Stig Blomqvist (born 1946) is a Swedish former rally driver who won the World Rally Championship drivers' title in 1984. He was known for his exceptional skill and precision behind the wheel.

Lastly, Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) was a renowned Swedish ceramist and industrial designer. His work, characterized by bold colors and modern designs, had a significant impact on Scandinavian design and ceramics in the mid-20th century.

Data source

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