Shigeko
Borrowed from Japanese しげこ (Shigeko).
Every Shigeko since 1909 — 325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shigeko
Shigeko is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1909, 325 American babies have been named Shigeko. Its peak came in 1926, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shigeko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shigeko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1930 | 9 | #3,306 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,269 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,313 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,669 |
| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shigeko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese しげこ (Shigeko).
How popular is the name Shigeko in 2025?
Shigeko did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shigeko?
325 babies have been named Shigeko in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shigeko most popular?
Shigeko peaked in 1926, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Shigeko a boy or girl name?
Shigeko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shigeko rising or falling?
Shigeko has been roughly stable over the past decade.