Eisuke
A masculine Japanese name meaning "prosperous blessing" or "blessed sustenance".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Eisuke. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eisuke today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eisuke births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eisuke. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Eisuke with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eisuke. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,827
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Eisuke: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eisuke by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eisuke during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eisuke
The name Eisuke is of Japanese origin and can be traced back to the early Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. It is composed of two kanji characters: "ei" meaning "prosperous" or "flourishing," and "suke" meaning "assist" or "help." Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who assists prosperity" or "one who helps things flourish."
The earliest recorded use of the name Eisuke dates back to the late 10th century, when it appeared in a collection of Japanese poetry known as the Gosen Wakashu. This anthology, compiled in the year 951 CE, included a poem composed by a poet with the given name Eisuke.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eisuke. One of the earliest was Eisuke no Ason (953-1011 CE), a renowned poet and scholar who served at the Imperial Court during the late Heian period. His poetry was highly regarded and included in several imperial anthologies.
Another historical figure with the name Eisuke was Eisuke Toshima (1619-1698 CE), a prominent samurai and retainer of the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period. He was known for his military prowess and his loyalty to the Tokugawa clan.
In more recent times, Eisuke Sakakibara (1834-1918 CE) was a prominent Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Meiji era. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and establishing diplomatic relations with Western nations.
Eisuke Ishikawa (1889-1970 CE) was a celebrated Japanese botanist and plant taxonomist who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese flora. His work on the classification and identification of plant species is still widely referenced today.
Another notable individual with the name Eisuke was Eisuke Toyonaga (1944-2019 CE), a renowned Japanese actor and singer who gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in numerous films, television dramas, and stage productions throughout his illustrious career.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Eisuke, reflecting its enduring presence and significance in Japanese culture and society over the centuries.
People
Eisuke + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eisuke as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eisuke: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eisuke?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eisuke going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Eisuke a common name?
We classify Eisuke as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eisuke most popular?
The single biggest year for Eisuke was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eisuke is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eisuke in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eisuke a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eisuke in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eisuke still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eisuke in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eisuke can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Eisuke?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.