girl's name
Shigeko
shee-GEH-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 325
Shigeko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1936 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Shigeko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1926, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shigeko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 82 |
| 1920s | 194 |
| 1930s | 44 |
How Popular Is Shigeko?
In 1936, Shigeko was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shigeko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shigeko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shigeko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shigeko
- Japanese shee-GEH-koh
Sibling Names for Shigeko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shigeko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shigeko
How popular is the name Shigeko?
In 1936, Shigeko was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shigeko a girl's or a boy's name?
Shigeko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shigeko?
Shigeko has 3 syllables.
When was Shigeko most popular?
Shigeko peaked in 1926, when 27 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.