Shinobu
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,814 in 1919
0 babies were named Shinobu in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1919–2025
US births per million boys, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Shinobu you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryShinobu first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1919, when it reached #4,814.
About the name Shinobu
Shinobu is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-obu”. US birth records list Shinobu for girls only in 1919, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1919, when it ranked #4,814 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1919, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
More Japanese names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
Questions about the name Shinobu
What is the origin of the name Shinobu?
Shinobu has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Akira, Mars.
Is Shinobu a boy or girl name?
Both. Shinobu is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Shinobu?
Shinobu is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1919. It peaked at #4,814 in 1919.