Shuichi
A masculine Japanese name meaning "talented one" or "excellent one".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Shuichi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shuichi today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shuichi births was 1920 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shuichi. 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 Shuichi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#4,861
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Shuichi
The name Shuichi is of Japanese origin, derived from the words "shui" meaning "excellent" and "chi" meaning "wisdom" or "intellect". It is a masculine given name that has been in use since ancient times in Japan.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Shuichi can be found in the Heian period (794-1185 AD) literary works, where it was used as a name for male characters. During this time, the name was often associated with scholars and individuals known for their intelligence and wisdom.
In the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the name gained popularity among samurai families and the aristocracy. Several notable figures from this era bore the name Shuichi, including Shuichi Nagumo (1561-1619), a renowned sword-maker and metalsmith celebrated for his exceptional craftsmanship.
The name continued to be widely used throughout the Meiji era (1868-1912) and the early 20th century. One of the most famous individuals with the name Shuichi during this time was Shuichi Kusaka (1892-1971), a distinguished naval officer who played a significant role in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
Another well-known figure named Shuichi was Shuichi Inouye (1908-1998), a Japanese-American politician who served as a United States Senator from Hawaii for nearly 50 years. He was a highly respected figure in American politics and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
In more recent times, the name Shuichi has been associated with notable figures in various fields, such as Shuichi Mukai (born 1951), a Japanese astronaut who spent several months aboard the International Space Station and the Mir space station.
Throughout its history, the name Shuichi has carried connotations of wisdom, excellence, and intellectual prowess. It has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, warriors, politicians, and scientists, reflecting the enduring appeal and significance of this Japanese name.
People
Shuichi + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shuichi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shuichi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shuichi 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 Shuichi a common name?
We classify Shuichi 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, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shuichi most popular?
The single biggest year for Shuichi was 1920, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shuichi is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shuichi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shuichi 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.
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.