Holding steady.
Popularity of Shogo since 1930
Babies named Shogo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shogo is a Japanese male name with a solid but sparse presence in U.S. data, first recorded in 1930, its peak year. Since then, the name has followed a stable trajectory with very low frequency, and the latest year of record, 2025, shows no sign of a revival. No top states have had enough Shogos to register, reflecting its rarity. The name's meaning, rooted in the kanji for 'soar' and 'ascent,' evokes a sense of ambition and lift, though Western parents may be drawn to its concise sound and cultural specificity.
Shogo is a Japanese male name typically written with kanji such as 翔吾 (shō 'soar, fly' + go 'I, my, one's own'), or 翔悟 (shō + go 'enlightenment'). The name has been in use since at least the early 20th century in Japan, though it remains relatively uncommon. It aligns with Japanese naming traditions that combine aspirational characters related to flight or achievement.
Sibling names for Shogo
Names that share Shogo's style, for a brother or sister.
