Noboru is a unisex Japanese given name that carries significant cultural and historical importance. Derived from the kanji characters 信 (shin) meaning "faith" or "trust," and 保 (ho) denoting "to protect" or "maintain," Noboru signifies "to maintain faith." Traditionally, it has been more commonly bestowed upon males, but in recent years, its usage has expanded to include females as well. The name Noboru is often found among individuals born during the mid-20th century in Japan, reflecting its popularity during that era. Notably, it was also used by the Japanese novelist and poet Noboru Nakamura (1911-1956), further contributing to its recognition within literary circles.
Here are a few insights from the given statistics about the name Noboru:
* The name's popularity peaked between 1915 and 1922, with at least 21 births each year during this period.
* 1913 was the only year in the first decade where there were more than 10 births (11).
* After reaching a high of 34 births in both 1920 and 1921, popularity started to decline gradually over the next few years.
* By 1937, there was a significant drop in popularity with only 5 births recorded that year. The name's popularity continued to decrease until it reached its lowest point in 1945 with another 5 births.
* Over the entire period from 1912 to 1945, a total of 484 babies named Noboru were born.