Total births
28
Girls' name · since 1915
Shizu
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Shizu, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1915–1922
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Shizu sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 28 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shizu has been recorded 28 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. 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 1922.
- 28 total births
- 1915–1922 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 girls have been named Shizu since 1915, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1922.
- 28
- total births
- 1915–1922
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Shizu was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
9 babies were named Shizu in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Shizu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shizu splits its recorded history at 1920: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shizu at a glance
Last recorded 1922Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Shizu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1922
- Peak year (1920)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Shizu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Shizu's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Shizu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
14 births
- 1920s
1920s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 14 births (50% of all-time use).
Shizu by state
Where Shizu concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 57.1% |
California share of Shizu's total US births 57.1%
16 of 28 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shizu? ▼
28 babies have been named Shizu since 1915. It was last recorded in 1922. The peak year was 1920 with 9 births.
When was Shizu most popular? ▼
Shizu was most popular in the 1910s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Shizu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shizu are California (16 births).
How long has the name Shizu been used? ▼
Shizu has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 8 years of data through 1922.
What names are similar to Shizu? ▼
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 Shizu's data
- Shizu's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (14 total births) through the 1920s (14) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Shizus (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shizu
Nearby Names Like Shizu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shizu
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 Shizu side by side: Shizu vs Shirley Shizu vs Shiloh Shizu vs Shira
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, 1915–1922 (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. "Shizu: Baby Name Since 1915 - 28 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shizu. 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 Shizu 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.