Total births
53
Boys' name · since 1915
Shigeto
Shigeto has 53 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1926 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 53
- total births
- 1915–1929
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
Shigeto sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 53 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shigeto has been recorded 53 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1915 to 1929.
- 53 total births
- 1915–1929 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
53 boys have been named Shigeto since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1929.
- 53
- total births
- 1915–1929
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Shigeto was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
11 babies were named Shigeto in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Shigeto's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shigeto's full recorded timeline at 1922, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1921, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1926 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shigeto at a glance
Last recorded 1929Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Shigeto popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1929
- Peak year (1926)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Shigeto by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Shigeto's strongest decade.
38 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Shigeto births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 15
1910s
15 births
- 1920s
1920s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 38 births (72% of all-time use).
Shigeto by state
Where Shigeto concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 22 | 41.5% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 9.4% |
Hawaii share of Shigeto's total US births 41.5%
Even split
22 of 53 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shigeto? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 53 babies named Shigeto. The most recent recorded year was 1929. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 11 births.
When was Shigeto most popular? ▼
Shigeto was most popular in the 1920s decade with 38 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Shigeto most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shigeto are Hawaii (22 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Shigeto been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shigeto since 1915 -- 15 years through the most recent 1929 data.
What names are similar to Shigeto? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shirley, Shiloh, Shimon, Shia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shigeto's data
- Hawaii records the most Shigetos (22 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 Shigeto
Nearby Names Like Shigeto
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shigeto
Shirley Boy
9,551 births
Shiloh Boy
#334 9,414 births
Shimon Boy
#915 5,492 births
Shia Boy
#1199 2,255 births
Shiv Boy
#1791 2,193 births
Compare Shigeto side by side: Shigeto vs Shirley Shigeto vs Shiloh Shigeto vs Shimon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–1929 (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. "Shigeto: Baby Name Since 1915 - 53 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shigeto. 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 Shigeto 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.