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Signe
GirlOld Norse, Scandinavian· “new victory”
- Meaning
- new victory
- Origin
- Old Norse, Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- SIG-nee
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #11,789
- US babies 2025
- 8
- Best rank
- #502 (1892)
- Peak year
- 1915
Meaning and origin of Signe
Signe is an Old Norse and Scandinavian name that means “new victory”.
Signe is the modern Scandinavian form of the Old Norse Signý, built from sigr, victory, and ný, new. In the Völsunga saga, Signý is the twin sister of Sigmund, a tragic heroine of Norse legend. Signe is common in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In Scandinavia it is said SEEG-neh or SIG-neh, and in America often SIG-nee. The name has a clean, minimalist look and a strong history. It is a good fit for families with Nordic roots or anyone looking for a short, distinctive name.
Popularity over time
Signe first appears in US Social Security records in 1884. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 30 different years, starting in 1887. Its best national rank was #502 in 1892, and the most babies received it in 1915, when 67 were named Signe. In 2025, 8 babies were named Signe, and it ranked #11,789 nationally. That is 67% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,017 in 1920, #1,407 in 1950, #10,199 in 1980, #6,179 in 2000, #6,159 in 2010, and #11,789 in 2025. Of the 3,003 US girls named Signe since records began, 15% were born in the 1910s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 292 babies. Since 2010, 288 more have been named Signe.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Noma, Hertha, Eulah, Clemmie, and Hermina.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Signe is usually pronounced SIG-nee, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Signe
A few middle names that flow with Signe: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Signe
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Signe mean?
Signe is an Old Norse and Scandinavian name that means “new victory”.
What is the origin of the name Signe?
Signe has Old Norse and Scandinavian roots. Signe is the modern Scandinavian form of the Old Norse Signý, built from sigr, victory, and ný, new.
Is Signe a popular name?
Not especially. Signe ranked #11,789 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Signe a boy or girl name?
Signe is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Signe?
Signe is usually pronounced SIG-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings