Total births
134
Boys' name · since 1913
Shoji
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 134 babies named Shoji, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 134
- total births
- 1913–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
134 boys have been named Shoji since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shoji has been recorded 134 times among boys since 1913, 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 1913 to 1945.
- 134 total births
- 1913–1945 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
134 boys have been named Shoji since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1945.
- 134
- total births
- 1913–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Shoji was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
81 babies were named Shoji in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Shoji's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shoji splits its recorded history at 1927: 79% of all births land in the more recent half, 21% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 81 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shoji at a glance
Last recorded 1945Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Shoji popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1945
- Peak year (1927)
- 81
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Shoji by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Shoji's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Shoji births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 15
1910s
15 births
- 1920s
1920s
108 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 108 births (81% of all-time use).
Shoji by state
Where Shoji concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 47 | 35.1% |
| #2 | California | | 34 | 25.4% |
| #3 | Washington | | 6 | 4.5% |
Hawaii share of Shoji's total US births 35.1%
Even split
47 of 134 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shoji? ▼
134 babies have been named Shoji since 1913. It was last recorded in 1945. The peak year was 1927 with 81 births.
When was Shoji most popular? ▼
Shoji was most popular in the 1920s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Shoji most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shoji are Hawaii (47 births), California (34 births), Washington (6 births).
How long has the name Shoji been used? ▼
Shoji has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 33 years of data through 1945.
What names are similar to Shoji? ▼
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 Shoji's data
- Shoji's decade-level peak was the 1920s (108 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Shojis (47 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 Shoji
Nearby Names Like Shoji
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shoji
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 Shoji side by side: Shoji vs Shon Shoji vs Sholom Shoji vs Shomari
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, 1913–1945 (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. "Shoji: Baby Name Since 1913 - 134 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shoji. 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 Shoji 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.