Holding steady.
Popularity of Shigeo since 1912
Babies named Shigeo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shigeo's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 143 |
| 1920s | 237 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shigeo is a distinctly Japanese name that saw its greatest use during the 1910s, with a peak in 1916. Its meaning derives from kanji characters denoting abundance and manhood. The name has remained remarkably stable in its low usage over the decades, never experiencing a resurgence. Its rarity today gives it a unique, classic feel within Japanese naming traditions. The lack of top states data reflects its very low frequency in the United States.
Shigeo is a traditional Japanese masculine given name composed of the kanji 茂 (shige) meaning 'luxuriant, abundant' and 男 (o) meaning 'man.' It has been in use since at least the early 20th century, with a peak in popularity in the 1910s. The name reflects cultural values of prosperity and strength.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Shigeo
Sibling names for Shigeo
Names that share Shigeo's style, for a brother or sister.
