Sigurd
Meaning
guardian of victory (Norse; legendary dragon-slayer of the Volsunga saga)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Sigurd has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Sigurd
People given the name Sigurd in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 2025. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Sigurd deep dive
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