Holding steady.
Popularity of Shizue since 1904
Babies named Shizue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 246 |
| 1920s | 298 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shizue is a Japanese female name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1904. Its peak year was 1915, during the 1910s decade, after which its usage declined. The name has remained stable in recent years with minimal usage, reflecting its cultural specificity and limited adoption outside of Japanese communities. The name's trajectory indicates it has never been widely popular, and it is not currently ranked among the top names in the United States.
Shizue is a Japanese female name composed of the elements shizu (静, meaning 'quiet, calm') and e (枝, meaning 'branch, limb'). It was most popular in Japan during the early 20th century, particularly the 1910s, and saw peak usage in 1915. The name exemplifies a common pattern in Japanese naming, where kanji are chosen for their positive meanings and aesthetic qualities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shizu, Shi-chan, Zue
Sibling names for Shizue
Names that share Shizue's style, for a brother or sister.
