Holding steady.
Popularity of Shoji since 1913
Babies named Shoji per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 108 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shoji is a Japanese given name that has appeared in U.S. records since 1913, with its peak popularity occurring in 1927. Although its exact meaning depends on the kanji used, it is generally understood to relate to concepts of illumination or governance. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, indicating consistent but low-level usage rather than sharp rises or declines. While no top states are recorded for the name, its presence in the U.S. reflects Japanese cultural influence and immigration patterns. The digest shows a peak year of 1927, a time when Japanese names were carried by families across the country, though specific state data is absent.
Shoji is a Japanese given name that can be written with various kanji combinations. Common interpretations include 昭治 (shō, 'bright' + chi, 'rule') or 正治 (shō, 'correct' + chi, 'rule'). The name has been in use since at least the early 20th century, with its peak in the 1920s. It is a relatively stable name in modern Japan.
Sibling names for Shoji
Names that share Shoji's style, for a brother or sister.
