Total births
325
Girls' name · since 1909
Shigeko
Shigeko has 325 recorded births since 1909 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1926 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 325
- total births
- 1909–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Shigeko sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 325 recorded since 1909.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shigeko has been recorded 325 times among girls since 1909, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 1936.
- 325 total births
- 1909–1936 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
325 girls have been named Shigeko since 1909, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1936.
- 325
- total births
- 1909–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Shigeko was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
27 babies were named Shigeko in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Shigeko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shigeko splits its recorded history at 1923: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1909 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1926 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shigeko at a glance
Last recorded 1936Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Shigeko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–1936
- Peak year (1926)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Shigeko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Shigeko's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Shigeko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
82 births
- 1920s
1920s
194 births
- 1930s 44
1930s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 194 births (60% of all-time use).
Shigeko by state
Where Shigeko concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 176 | 54.2% |
| #2 | California | | 62 | 19.1% |
Hawaii share of Shigeko's total US births 54.2%
Even split
176 of 325 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shigeko? ▼
325 babies have been named Shigeko since 1909. It was last recorded in 1936. The peak year was 1926 with 27 births.
When was Shigeko most popular? ▼
Shigeko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Shigeko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shigeko are Hawaii (176 births), California (62 births).
How long has the name Shigeko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shigeko since 1909 -- 28 years through the most recent 1936 data.
What names are similar to Shigeko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shirley, Shiloh, Shira, Shirlee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shigeko's data
- Shigeko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (194 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Shigekos (176 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shigeko
Nearby Names Like Shigeko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shigeko
Shirley Girl
#1452 686,383 births
Shiloh Girl
#260 15,117 births
Shira Girl
#2334 5,815 births
Shirlee Girl
#15433 5,709 births
Shirlene Girl
4,856 births
Compare Shigeko side by side: Shigeko vs Shirley Shigeko vs Shiloh Shigeko vs Shira
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1909–1936 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shigeko: Baby Name Since 1909 - 325 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shigeko. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shigeko draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.