How Many People Are Named Shigeo?

Complete statistics for the name Shigeo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shigeo
Very Rare
Japanese

Shigeo means 'great virtue' in Japanese, making it a name rich in heritage. Only 6 people named Shigeo live in the US today, which is just 1 in 57,432,856 Americans. This name peaked in popularity back in 1923 with 38 births.

~6
Living in US
1 in 57,432,856
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Great virtue
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Honorable Dignified Respected
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

401,831
Worldwide Bearers
#2,570
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
399,476
🇺🇸 United States
543
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
463
🇧🇷 Brazil
455
🇨🇳 China
448
🇸🇬 Singapore
231
🇹🇭 Thailand
93
🇨🇦 Canada
21
🇩🇪 Germany
20
🇵🇾 Paraguay
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 104
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
427
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 427 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shigeo Through the Generations

Shaped by its roots in Japanese culture, Shigeo has seen a stable presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1923 when 38 babies were given this name. Today, only six individuals carry the name, all of whom are over 60 years old, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school moniker. The rarity of Shigeo makes it a unique choice, with most of its bearers found outside the United States, particularly in Japan.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 241
California 96

✨ Similar Names to Shigeo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shigeo's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Shigeo

How Many People Have the Name Shigeo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6 people in the United States currently share the name Shigeo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 57,432,856 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shigeo a Common or Rare Name?

Shigeo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shigeo Mean?

Shigeo means "great virtue" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shigeo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Shigeo Most Popular?

The name Shigeo reached peak popularity in 1923, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shigeo?

Approximately 6 people named Shigeo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 427. That works out to roughly 1 in 57,432,856 Americans.

Is Shigeo a rare name?

Shigeo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 57,432,856 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shigeo mean?

Shigeo means "great virtue" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Shigeo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Shigeo are male and 0% are female.

When was Shigeo most popular?

Shigeo peaked in 1923 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6
All-Time Births427
1 in X1 in 57,432,856
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age104
Peak Year1923
World Rank#2,570
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.