New island
Derived from a French surname, possibly referring to a 'new island' or a specific location in France. It gained international recognition as a given name primarily through the fame of actress Sigourney Weaver, who adopted it from a character in 'The Great Gatsby'.
Less common today
Sigourney isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,221 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-nominated actress known for the 'Alien' franchise
A minor character mentioned in the novel · The Great Gatsby
