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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Signy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Signe|Sigourney
CelticGirl→ Stable

Signy

SIG-nee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#17284
→ Stable
#17284
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 1
Peak rank
#11035 in 2021
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #17284 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Signy

Popularity score: 1  ·  SSA Rank: #17284

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
37 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NorseVictoryMythologicalStrong2-syllableScandinavianVintageRareFemale-codedLiteraryPre-peak
Character
fierce determinationstrategic mindprotective loyaltyquiet strengthresolute courage
STRONG
High confidence

Signy is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #17284 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#17284 · very rare
Signy at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse 'sigr' (victory) and 'ny' (new), meaning 'new victory'. Also connected to Scandinavian royal lineages.
Language root:Old Norse · Proto-Germanic
Peak rank:#11035 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Signy
Völsunga saga character - Norse mythology
Similar Sound
Sidney◈SinéadSigridSiennaSolvi
Similar Style
Astrid◈FrejaHelgaIngridKoraSoleil◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Signy
Astrid◈LeifDagnyErikFreyaSoren◈HåkonSigrid
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↑↑ Surging
Helga
Germanic · —
→ Stable
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↑ Rising
Kora
Greek · #490
↑ Rising
Soleil◈
French · #824
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Signy · Overview
Summary

Signy is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #17284 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Signy scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Strong · Vintage · Mythological character
Signy carries a bold, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
signy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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