Total births
869
Boys' name · since 1890
Sigurd
Since 1890, U.S. Social Security records show 869 babies named Sigurd, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7791
- among boys today
- 869
- born since 1890
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Sigurd is the #7791 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 869 recorded since 1890.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sigurd has been recorded 869 times among boys since 1890, currently ranked #7791 nationally and more common than 45% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1890 to 2025.
- #7791 among boys today
- 869 born since 1890
- 1910s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sigurd is currently the #7791 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 869 born since 1890, peaking in the 1910s.
- #7791
- among boys today
- 869
- born since 1890
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Sigurd vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7791
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1910s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Sigurd was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
31 babies were named Sigurd in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
How Sigurd compares
869 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sigurd's all-time total is 137% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sigurd | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 869 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sigurd's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sigurd's SSA record in two at 1940 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sigurd at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1916
Current rank
#7,791
Active since
1890
Sigurd popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1890–2025
- Peak year (1916)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 136 years of records
Sigurd by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Sigurd's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Sigurd births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 53
1890s
53 births
- 1900s 25
1900s
25 births
- 1910s
1910s
167 births
- 1920s
1920s
162 births
- 1930s
1930s
103 births
- 1940s
1940s
90 births
- 1950s
1950s
73 births
- 1960s 41
1960s
41 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 51
2010s
51 births
- 2020s
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 167 births (19% of all-time use).
How Sigurd compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Sigurd's total volume
Sigurd vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sigurd by state
Where Sigurd concentrates geographically, total births since 1890
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 42 | 4.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | North Dakota | | 5 | 0.6% |
Minnesota share of Sigurd's total US births 4.8%
Even split
42 of 869 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sigurd? ▼
869 babies have been named Sigurd since 1890. It currently ranks #7791 among boys. The peak year was 1916 with 31 births.
When was Sigurd most popular? ▼
Sigurd was most popular in the 1910s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Sigurd most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sigurd are Minnesota (42 births), New York (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Sigurd been used? ▼
Records for Sigurd go back to 1890, giving 136 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sigurd? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sigmund, Sigifredo, Sigfredo, Sigismund, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sigurd's data
- Sigurd's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Sigurds (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- 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 Sigurd
Nearby Names Like Sigurd
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sigurd
Sigmund Boy
#7275 2,855 births
Sigifredo Boy
527 births
Sigfredo Boy
252 births
Sigismund Boy
138 births
Sigmond Boy
137 births
Compare Sigurd side by side: Sigurd vs Sigmund Sigurd vs Sigifredo Sigurd vs Sigfredo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sigurd
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, 1890–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sigurd: #7791 Boys' Name - 869 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sigurd. 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 Sigurd 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.