boy's name
Shigeo
shee-GEH-oh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 427
Shigeo is a boy'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.
- Shigeo is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 38 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shigeo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 143 |
| 1920s | 237 |
| 1930s | 47 |
How Popular Is Shigeo?
In 1936, Shigeo 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 Shigeo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shigeo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shigeo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shigeo
- Japanese shee-GEH-oh
Sibling Names for Shigeo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shigeo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shigeo
How popular is the name Shigeo?
In 1936, Shigeo 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 Shigeo a girl's or a boy's name?
Shigeo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shigeo?
Shigeo has 3 syllables.
When was Shigeo most popular?
Shigeo peaked in 1923, when 38 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.