Total births
620
Girls' name · since 1908
Shizuko
Shizuko has 620 recorded births since 1908 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 620
- total births
- 1908–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
620 girls have been named Shizuko since 1908, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Shizuko has 620 recorded births among girls since 1908, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1937.
- 620 total births
- 1908–1937 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
620 girls have been named Shizuko since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1937.
- 620
- total births
- 1908–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Shizuko was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
43 babies were named Shizuko in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Shizuko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shizuko splits its recorded history at 1921: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1931 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shizuko at a glance
Last recorded 1937Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Shizuko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1937
- Peak year (1921)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Shizuko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Shizuko's strongest decade.
298 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Shizuko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s
1910s
272 births
- 1920s
1920s
298 births
- 1930s 38
1930s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 298 births (48% of all-time use).
How Shizuko 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 Shizuko's total volume
Shizuko vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shizuko by state
Where Shizuko concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 330 | 53.2% |
| #2 | California | | 192 | 31.0% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 0.8% |
Hawaii share of Shizuko's total US births 53.2%
Even split
330 of 620 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shizuko? ▼
620 babies have been named Shizuko since 1908. It was last recorded in 1937. The peak year was 1921 with 43 births.
When was Shizuko most popular? ▼
Shizuko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 298 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Shizuko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shizuko are Hawaii (330 births), California (192 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Shizuko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shizuko since 1908 -- 30 years through the most recent 1937 data.
What names are similar to Shizuko? ▼
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 Shizuko's data
- Shizuko'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 Shizukos (330 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 Shizuko
Nearby Names Like Shizuko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shizuko
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 Shizuko side by side: Shizuko vs Shirley Shizuko vs Shiloh Shizuko vs Shira
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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, 1908–1937 (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. "Shizuko: Baby Name Since 1908 - 620 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shizuko. 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 Shizuko 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.