How Many People Are Named Shizu?

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

Shizu
Very Rare
Japanese

Shizu means 'quiet' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 0 people named Shizu live in the US today, with just 1 in 9,068,425,392 Americans bearing this name. It's a classic, with most over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~0
Living in US
1 in 2,147,483,647
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Quiet
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Calm Reserved Thoughtful
11
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 11 are believed to be highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

75,749
Worldwide Bearers
#12,963
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
73,319
🇨🇳 China
2,018
🇺🇸 United States
181
🇧🇷 Brazil
113
🇹🇼 Taiwan
71
🇷🇺 Russia
8
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇪🇬 Egypt
4
🇮🇳 India
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 108
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
28
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 28 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
32
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
99

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

📜 Shizu Through the Generations

Shizu, a name steeped in quiet elegance, has seen only 28 births in the United States since records began. Its peak was in 1920 when 9 babies were given this name. Today, all 28 people named Shizu are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew. This stability suggests Shizu is cherished as a timeless choice, passed down through families rather than adopted widely.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 16

✨ Similar Names to Shizu

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shizu's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Shizu

How Many People Have the Name Shizu?

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

Is Shizu a Common or Rare Name?

Shizu 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 Shizu Mean?

Shizu means "quiet" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shizu Most Popular?

The name Shizu reached peak popularity in 1920, with 9 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 Shizu?

Approximately 0 people named Shizu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 28. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,147,483,647 Americans.

Is Shizu a rare name?

Shizu 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 Shizu mean?

Shizu means "quiet" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Shizu more male or female?

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

When was Shizu most popular?

Shizu peaked in 1920 with 9 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 Births28
1 in X1 in 2,147,483,647
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age108
Peak Year1920
World Rank#12,963
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.