Total births
100
Boys' name · since 1930
Shogo
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 100 babies named Shogo, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 100
- total births
- 1930–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
100 boys have been named Shogo since 1930, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shogo recorded 100 times among boys since 1930, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 2017.
- 100 total births
- 1930–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
100 boys have been named Shogo since 1930, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 100
- total births
- 1930–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Shogo was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
11 babies were named Shogo in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Shogo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shogo splits its recorded history at 2001: 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 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1930 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shogo at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Shogo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–2017
- Peak year (1930)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Shogo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Shogo's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Shogo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 45 births (45% of all-time use).
Shogo by state
Where Shogo concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 5 | 5.0% |
California share of Shogo's total US births 5.0%
Even split
5 of 100 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shogo? ▼
Shogo has been given to 100 babies in the U.S. since 1930, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 11 babies were born in 1930, its single highest year.
When was Shogo most popular? ▼
Shogo was most popular in the 2000s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Shogo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shogo are California (5 births), Hawaii (5 births).
How long has the name Shogo been used? ▼
Shogo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1930, spanning 88 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Shogo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shon, Sholom, Shomari, Shourya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shogo's data
- Shogo's decade-level peak was the 2000s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shogos (5 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 Shogo
Nearby Names Like Shogo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shogo
Shon Boy
#6898 5,172 births
Sholom Boy
#2685 1,497 births
Shomari Boy
#10125 1,129 births
Shourya Boy
#4181 506 births
Sho Boy
#8409 461 births
Compare Shogo side by side: Shogo vs Shon Shogo vs Sholom Shogo vs Shomari
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, 1930–2017 (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. "Shogo: Baby Name Since 1930 - 100 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shogo. 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 Shogo 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.