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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shohei — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shoal|Sholom
JapaneseBoy↓ Fading

Shohei

shoh-HAY · 3 syllables

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#8838
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#8838
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#6834 in 2023
5yr change
-2004 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #8838 · Falling since 2023

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Japanese boy names
Shohei

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8838

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2004 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Shohei scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
JapaneseModernMasculine3-syllableKanji rootCelebrityAthleticInternationalClear sound
Character
quiet strengthhumble perseverancebalanced wisdomcalm determination
STRONG
High confidence

Shohei is a Japanese boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8838 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2004 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8838 · very rare
Shohei at a Glance
Meaning:Common Japanese name typically written with characters meaning 'illuminate' and 'brightness' or 'clear' and 'peace', conveying luminosity and tranquility.
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#6834 in 2023
5yr change:-2004 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Shohei Ohtani
Professional baseball player
Similar Sound
ShoichiShojiKaitoTakeshiDaichi
Similar Style
KenjiHiroshiMasatoNoboruTakao
Works well with
Yuki◈ArashiHideoTomoeIsamuAkira◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shohei · Overview
Summary

Shohei is a Japanese boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8838 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Shohei carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2004 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
shohei.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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