Kyosuke
A Japanese masculine name meaning "helper to enjoy".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyosuke. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyosuke today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyosuke births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyosuke. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kyosuke. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,898
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Kyosuke: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyosuke 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 Kyosuke during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyosuke
The name Kyosuke is a Japanese given name derived from the combination of two kanji characters, "kyo" (馨) meaning "fragrance" and "suke" (輔) meaning "assistance" or "support." It is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 19th century or early 20th century when Japan embraced the use of given names with distinct meanings.
The earliest known person with the name Kyosuke was Kyosuke Kindachi, a Japanese author and poet born in 1882 in Tokyo. He was known for his works exploring traditional Japanese culture and values. Another notable figure was Kyosuke Kawaguchi, a Japanese scholar and explorer born in 1892, who traveled extensively through Central Asia and Tibet, contributing to the study of Buddhism and Tibetan culture.
In the 20th century, the name gained popularity in Japan, and several individuals with the name achieved recognition in various fields. Kyosuke Miura, born in 1938, was a renowned Japanese novelist and screenwriter, known for his works exploring social issues and the human condition. Kyosuke Himuro, born in 1951, is a former professional baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants and was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Another notable figure was Kyosuke Suzuki, born in 1957, a Japanese musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band SHOW-YA. His music and songwriting influenced the Japanese rock scene in the 1980s and 1990s.
While the name Kyosuke is primarily associated with Japanese culture, it has also been adopted by individuals of Japanese descent in other parts of the world. Kyosuke Kagemoto, born in 1930 in Hawaii, was a Japanese-American artist and sculptor known for his works incorporating traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern techniques.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Kyosuke throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural and artistic landscape of their respective eras.
People
Kyosuke + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyosuke as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyosuke: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyosuke?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyosuke 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 Kyosuke a common name?
We classify Kyosuke 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 Kyosuke most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyosuke was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyosuke is about 35 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 Kyosuke in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyosuke a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyosuke 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 Kyosuke still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyosuke 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 Kyosuke 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 people are named Kyosuke?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Kyosuke at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.