How Many People Are Named Shinobu?

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

Shinobu
Very Rare
Japanese

Shinobu means 'to endure' in Japanese, making it a name rich with resilience. Only 0 people named Shinobu live in the US today, which means 1 in 21,639,344,262 Americans have this name, truly a unique choice. The majority of Shinobu's are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~0
Living in US
1 in 2,147,483,647
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To endure
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Resilient Determined Mature
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

159,330
Worldwide Bearers
#6,597
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
158,407
🇺🇸 United States
490
🇧🇷 Brazil
172
🇹🇭 Thailand
86
🇨🇦 Canada
33
🇩🇪 Germany
18
🇬🇧 England
11
🇮🇹 Italy
9
🇵🇾 Paraguay
8
🇵🇭 Philippines
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 105
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
10
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 10 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
100

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

📜 Shinobu Through the Generations

Shinobu has been a rare name throughout its history, peaking in popularity in 1919 with just 5 births. Today, there are no known living individuals bearing this name in the United States, though globally, around 159,330 people carry it, mostly in Japan. With an average age of 105, Shinobu stands out as a name associated with longevity and endurance, reflecting its meaning and the enduring nature of those who bear it.

✨ Similar Names to Shinobu

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shinobu's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Shinobu

How Many People Have the Name Shinobu?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Shinobu. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shinobu a Common or Rare Name?

Shinobu 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 Shinobu Mean?

Shinobu means "to endure" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shinobu in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Shinobu Most Popular?

The name Shinobu reached peak popularity in 1919, with 5 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 Shinobu?

Approximately 0 people named Shinobu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,147,483,647 Americans.

Is Shinobu a rare name?

Shinobu is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shinobu mean?

Shinobu means "to endure" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Shinobu more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Shinobu are male and 50% are female.

When was Shinobu most popular?

Shinobu peaked in 1919 with 5 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 US0
All-Time Births10
1 in X1 in 2,147,483,647
RarityVery Rare
GenderUndetermined
Avg Age105
Peak Year1919
World Rank#6,597
Male %50%
Female %50%

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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.