Holding steady.
Popularity of Shizuko since 1908
Babies named Shizuko per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shizuko's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 272 |
| 1920s | 298 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shizuko is a Japanese feminine name meaning 'quiet child,' built from the elements shizu (quiet) and ko (child). The first recorded use in the United States was 1908, and its peak year of usage was 1914, during the 1910s. Although it has never been a common name in the U.S., it has shown remarkable stability, appearing occasionally in records over the decades with no significant resurgence. The name reflects a traditional Japanese naming pattern that combines a descriptive element with the suffix -ko, a practice that was especially popular in the early 20th century. Given its rarity and steady trajectory, Shizuko remains a distinctive choice with deep cultural roots.
Shizuko is a Japanese feminine name formed from elements meaning 'quiet' (shizu) and 'child' (ko). The name became notably popular in the early 20th century, particularly during the 1910s, and has maintained a steady but rare presence since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shizu, Ko-chan
Sibling names for Shizuko
Names that share Shizuko's style, for a brother or sister.
