Total births
50
Boys' name · since 1911
Sig
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 50 babies named Sig, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 50
- total births
- 1911–2020
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Sig sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 50 recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Sig recorded 50 times among boys since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2020.
- 50 total births
- 1911–2020 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
50 boys have been named Sig since 1911, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2020.
- 50
- total births
- 1911–2020
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Sig was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
8 babies were named Sig in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Sig's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sig's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sig at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Sig popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2020
- Peak year (1915)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Sig by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Sig's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Sig births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
19 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 19 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sig? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 50 babies named Sig. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 8 births.
When was Sig most popular? ▼
Sig was most popular in the 1910s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Sig been used? ▼
Records for Sig go back to 1911, giving 110 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Sig? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sigmund, Sigurd, Sigifredo, Sigfredo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sig's data
- Sig's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (19 total births) through the 2020s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sig
Nearby Names Like Sig
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sig
Sigmund Boy
#7275 2,855 births
Sigurd Boy
#7791 869 births
Sigifredo Boy
527 births
Sigfredo Boy
252 births
Sigismund Boy
138 births
Compare Sig side by side: Sig vs Sigmund Sig vs Sigurd Sig vs Sigifredo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sig: Baby Name Since 1911 - 50 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sig. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sig draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.