boy's name
Shigeru
shee-GEH-roo (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 591
Shigeru is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1938 it was given to 5 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.
- Shigeru is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 42 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1910.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shigeru Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 190 |
| 1920s | 317 |
| 1930s | 84 |
How Popular Is Shigeru?
In 1938, Shigeru was given to 5 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 Shigeru
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shigeru Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shigeru over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shigeru
- Japanese shee-GEH-roo
Sibling Names for Shigeru
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shigeru — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shigeru
How popular is the name Shigeru?
In 1938, Shigeru was given to 5 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 Shigeru a girl's or a boy's name?
Shigeru is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shigeru?
Shigeru has 3 syllables.
When was Shigeru most popular?
Shigeru peaked in 1921, when 42 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.