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Shiro

Pronunciation
[Shi-ro]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Fourth Son
Origin
Japanese

Shiro Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 208 baby boys have been named Shiro. The name peaked in 1922 with 20 US births that year (rank #1818).

Top States for Shiro

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shiro births are: Hawaii (63), California (44).

Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Shiro

If you like Shiro's Japanese origin, consider these related names: Aiko, Akeno, Aki, Akiko, Akina. Browse all Japanese names →

5-Letter Names Starting with S

Names with Shiro's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.

Quick Facts About Shiro

167
Japanese baby names in our dictionary
79
Japanese male names
200
5-letter S-names in our dictionary
691
S-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Shiro to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shiro against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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