Sigrun
A girl's name of Old Norse origin with 16 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Sigrun reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 1920s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Sigrun is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sigrun is an Old Norse feminine name, a compound of sigr (victory) and rún (secret, rune). Sigrun appears in Norse mythology as a Valkyrie — one of the divine shield-maidens who chose which warriors would die in battle and be taken to Valhalla. The name combines victory with the mysterious power of runes.
Sigrun is uncommon in American records outside Scandinavian heritage communities. It is a name steeped in Norse mythological power — the victory-rune, a Valkyrie's name, carrying the full mystique of the Norse poetic tradition.
EtymologyShow more
Though Sigrun dates back to 1921 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Old Norse classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 16 recorded births, Sigrun has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sigrun has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1921.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 5 | — |
The Story of Sigrun
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Sigrun is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Sigrun are most likely born between 2008 and 2022.
How rare is Sigrun?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sigrun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1921, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1921–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #17406 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15402 |
| 1921 | 5 | #5760 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1921–2022