Total births
89
Boys' name · since 1915
Shinichi
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 89 babies named Shinichi, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 89
- total births
- 1915–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
89 boys have been named Shinichi since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shinichi has been recorded 89 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 1928.
- 89 total births
- 1915–1928 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
89 boys have been named Shinichi since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1928.
- 89
- total births
- 1915–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Shinichi was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
14 babies were named Shinichi in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Shinichi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shinichi splits its recorded history at 1921: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shinichi at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Shinichi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1928
- Peak year (1920)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Shinichi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Shinichi's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Shinichi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
32 births
- 1920s
1920s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 57 births (64% of all-time use).
Shinichi by state
Where Shinichi concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 66 | 74.2% |
Hawaii share of Shinichi's total US births 74.2%
66 of 89 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shinichi? ▼
Shinichi has been given to 89 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1928. 14 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Shinichi most popular? ▼
Shinichi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Shinichi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shinichi are Hawaii (66 births).
How long has the name Shinichi been used? ▼
Shinichi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 14 years of data through 1928.
What names are similar to Shinichi? ▼
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 Shinichi's data
- Hawaii records the most Shinichis (66 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 Shinichi
Nearby Names Like Shinichi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shinichi
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 Shinichi side by side: Shinichi vs Shirley Shinichi vs Shiloh Shinichi vs Shimon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1915–1928 (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. "Shinichi: Baby Name Since 1915 - 89 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shinichi. 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 Shinichi 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 June 2026.