Shizuko
Borrowed from Japanese しずこ (Shizuko).
Every Shizuko since 1908 — 620 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shizuko
Shizuko is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1908, 620 American babies have been named Shizuko. Its peak came in 1921, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shizuko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shizuko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1930 | 9 | #3,308 |
| 1925 | 19 | #2,110 |
| 1920 | 42 | #1,187 |
| 1915 | 28 | #1,362 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,615 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shizuko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese しずこ (Shizuko).
How popular is the name Shizuko in 2025?
Shizuko did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shizuko?
620 babies have been named Shizuko in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shizuko most popular?
Shizuko peaked in 1921, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Shizuko a boy or girl name?
Shizuko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shizuko rising or falling?
Shizuko has been roughly stable over the past decade.