How Many People Are Named Shingo?

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

Shingo
Very Rare
Japanese

Shingo means 'prosperity' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 25 people named Shingo live in the US today, representing just 1 in 13,349,774 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1981 with 6 births.

~25
Living in US
1 in 13,349,774
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prosperity
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Hopeful
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

64,313
Worldwide Bearers
#14,946
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
59,315
🇨🇳 China
1,625
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,502
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
926
🇺🇸 United States
342
🇹🇭 Thailand
166
🇧🇷 Brazil
96
🇨🇩 DR Congo
55
🇮🇳 India
32
🇨🇦 Canada
26

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
25 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
10
Would be under 30 (32%)
16
Would be 30–60 (52%)
5
Would be over 60 (16%)

All 31 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
34
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
99

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

📜 Shingo Through the Generations

Shingo, a name that carries the promise of prosperity from its Japanese origins, has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 1980s. With only 31 recorded births throughout history, it's a name that's been cherished by a select few families. Today, the average age of those named Shingo stands at 48, indicating a generation that's largely middle-aged, with 32 percent under 30, 52 percent between 30 and 60, and 16 percent over 60. This distribution suggests a stable trend, with the name neither fading nor gaining significant traction in recent decades.

⭐ Famous People Named Shingo

Shingo is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Shingo Doi , Japanese speed skater Hideki Shingo , Imperial Japanese Navy officer Shingo Hirafuji , Japanese shogi player Shingo Inoue , Japanese marathon runner Shingo Ito (footballer) , Japanese footballer Shingo Itō (shogi) , Japanese shogi player Shingo Kai , Japanese water polo player Shingo Katayama , Japanese golfer Shingo Katori , member of SMAP, a Japanese male idol group Shingo Kawabata , Japanese sprinter Shingo Kawabata (baseball) , Japanese baseball player Shingo Matsumoto , Japanese sport wrestler Shi…

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✨ Similar Names to Shingo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shingo's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Shingo

How Many People Have the Name Shingo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25 people in the United States currently share the name Shingo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,349,774 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shingo a Common or Rare Name?

Shingo 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 Shingo Mean?

Shingo means "prosperity" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shingo Most Popular?

The name Shingo reached peak popularity in 1981, with 6 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 Shingo?

Approximately 25 people named Shingo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 31. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,349,774 Americans.

Is Shingo a rare name?

Shingo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,349,774 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shingo mean?

Shingo means "prosperity" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Shingo more male or female?

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

When was Shingo most popular?

Shingo peaked in 1981 with 6 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 US25
All-Time Births31
1 in X1 in 13,349,774
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1981
World Rank#14,946
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.