Shizuko is a name of Japanese origin, meaning 'peace' and 'child'. It's composed of two kanji characters, 'shizuku' (滴) meaning 'drip', symbolizing purity and tranquility, and 'ko' (子) meaning 'child'. This elegant name has been traditionally used for females in Japan but is increasingly gaining global recognition due to its unique sound and meaningful association with harmony.
"The name Shizuko experienced a significant increase in popularity from 1908 to 1924, peaking at 42 births in both 1923 and 1924. After that, the number of newborns with this name declined steadily until 1937."