Sigurd
Pronunciation: [ s-IHG-erd ]
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Sigurd first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 253 babies have been named Sigurd in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sigurd is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,876 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,876
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Sigurd
Sigurd is a boy name .
Sigurd is currently ranked #8,876 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sigurd include Sig, Sigu, Siguy, Siguie, Siy, Siie, and Sigkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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