Total births
608
Girls' name · since 1904
Shizue
Shizue has 608 recorded births since 1904 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 608
- total births
- 1904–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
608 girls have been named Shizue since 1904, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shizue recorded 608 times among girls since 1904, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 1935.
- 608 total births
- 1904–1935 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
608 girls have been named Shizue since 1904, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1935.
- 608
- total births
- 1904–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Shizue was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
41 babies were named Shizue in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Shizue's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shizue's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1908, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shizue at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Shizue popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–1935
- Peak year (1919)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Shizue by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Shizue's strongest decade.
298 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Shizue births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 26
1900s
26 births
- 1910s
1910s
246 births
- 1920s
1920s
298 births
- 1930s 38
1930s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 298 births (49% of all-time use).
How Shizue compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shizue's total volume
Shizue vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shizue by state
Where Shizue concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 421 | 69.2% |
| #2 | California | | 98 | 16.1% |
Hawaii share of Shizue's total US births 69.2%
Even split
421 of 608 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shizue? ▼
608 babies have been named Shizue since 1904. It was last recorded in 1935. The peak year was 1919 with 41 births.
When was Shizue most popular? ▼
Shizue was most popular in the 1920s decade with 298 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Shizue most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shizue are Hawaii (421 births), California (98 births).
How long has the name Shizue been used? ▼
Records for Shizue go back to 1904, giving 32 years of history through 1935.
What names are similar to Shizue? ▼
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 Shizue's data
- Shizue's decade-level peak was the 1920s (298 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Shizues (421 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 Shizue
Nearby Names Like Shizue
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shizue
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 Shizue side by side: Shizue vs Shirley Shizue vs Shiloh Shizue vs Shira
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, 1904–1935 (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. "Shizue: Baby Name Since 1904 - 608 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shizue. 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 Shizue 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.