Shigeyuki
Shining courage, happy happiness, fortunate of vigor or auspicious vigor.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Shigeyuki. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shigeyuki today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shigeyuki births was 1920 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shigeyuki. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shigeyuki. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#4,885
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Shigeyuki: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shigeyuki by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shigeyuki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shigeyuki
The name Shigeyuki has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE). It is a combination of two Japanese words, "shige" meaning prosperous or flourishing, and "yuki" meaning happiness or good fortune. Together, the name conveys a wish for a prosperous and fortunate life.
While the exact origins of the name are unclear, it is believed to have been first used by samurai families and members of the aristocracy during the Heian and Kamakura periods (1185-1333 CE). The name can be found in some historical records and literature from these eras, though specific references are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shigeyuki was a 14th-century samurai warrior who served under the Ashikaga shogunate. Another notable figure was Shigeyuki Naito (1543-1608), a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) during the Sengoku period, known for his military prowess and leadership.
In the Edo period (1603-1868), Shigeyuki Kawachi (1639-1718) was a renowned Confucian scholar and educator who contributed to the spread of Confucian teachings in Japan. Shigeyuki Kudo (1779-1853), on the other hand, was a celebrated calligrapher and artist during the late Edo period.
During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Shigeyuki Kurino (1866-1924) was a prominent lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the establishment of Japan's modern legal system. He served as the Minister of Justice and was instrumental in drafting several important laws.
Throughout its history, the name Shigeyuki has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, nobility, scholars, artists, and politicians. While not as common as some other Japanese names, it has maintained a certain prestige and cultural significance, reflecting the aspirations for prosperity and good fortune that it embodies.
People
Shigeyuki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shigeyuki as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shigeyuki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shigeyuki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shigeyuki going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Shigeyuki a common name?
We classify Shigeyuki as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shigeyuki most popular?
The single biggest year for Shigeyuki was 1920, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shigeyuki is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shigeyuki in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shigeyuki a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shigeyuki in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shigeyuki still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shigeyuki in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shigeyuki can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Shigeyuki?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.