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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Yusuke — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Yusufjon|Yuthiel
JapaneseBoy→ Stable

Yusuke

yoo-SOO-keh · 3 syllables

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Boy
#14175
→ Stable
#14175
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#10754 in 2021
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 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)20202024

Rank #14175 · Falling since 2020

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
Yusuke

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14175

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
30 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
JapaneseModernMasculine3-syllableKanji RootAnime PopularEast Asian
Character
helpful and capable
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Yusukes

determineddedicatedathleticdisciplinedprofessional
STRONG
High confidence

Yusuke is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14175 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#14175 · very rare
Yusuke at a Glance
Meaning:The meaning varies by kanji used; common combinations include 'help' (助) and 'brilliant' (介), or 'abundant' (豊) and 'assistance' (助).
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#10754 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Yusuke Urameshi
Anime character (Ghost Files)
Yusuke Kawasaki
Japanese footballer
Similar Sound
Yuki◈YutoYasuoTakeshi
Similar Style
KaitoHarutoKenjiDaichiToshi
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Yusuke
SakuraHana◈Akira◈NaokiTomoeHikari◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Yusuke · Overview
Summary

Yusuke is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14175 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Yusuke scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Meaningful character
Yusuke carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
yusuke.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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