Holding steady.
Popularity of Shiro since 1915
Babies named Shiro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 120 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Shiro is a Japanese male name with multiple possible meanings derived from its kanji. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names in the U.S., reflecting its rarity outside of Japan. The name saw its peak year in 1922, likely due to early Japanese immigration or cultural influence. Since then, its usage has remained stable and low, consistent with its trajectory as a niche name. Notably, Shiro has rarely been recorded in top states, indicating little regional concentration. As a traditional Japanese name, Shiro carries specific cultural significance tied to birth order or symbolic concepts like whiteness or castles.
Shiro is a Japanese male name that can mean 'fourth son' when written with the kanji 四郎, or 'white' (白), or 'castle' (城), among other possibilities. Historically, it was often used as a naming pattern for the fourth-born son in traditional Japanese families. Like many Japanese names, the meaning depends entirely on the kanji characters chosen by the parents.
Sibling names for Shiro
Names that share Shiro's style, for a brother or sister.
