Ryosuke
A masculine Japanese name meaning "excellent introduction" or "prosperous assistant".
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the first name Ryosuke. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ryosuke today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryosuke births was 1988 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryosuke. 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.
People living today
122
~ 1 in 2,809,462 Americans
Peak year
1988
10 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,882
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Ryosuke: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ryosuke from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 63 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryosuke 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 Ryosuke during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ryosuke
The name Ryosuke originates from Japan and is a combination of two Japanese words: "ryo" meaning "excellent" or "good," and "suke" meaning "assist" or "help." Together, the name can be interpreted as "excellent help" or "good assistance."
The earliest known use of the name Ryosuke dates back to the Heian period in Japan, which spanned from 794 to 1185 AD. During this time, Japanese names often reflected qualities or aspirations that parents had for their children, and the name Ryosuke would have been chosen to convey the desire for the child to be helpful and of good character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ryosuke can be found in the historical text "Nihon Shoki" (The Chronicles of Japan), which was compiled in the 8th century AD. The text mentions a character named Ryosuke who was a courtier during the reign of Emperor Tenmu in the late 7th century.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ryosuke. One such person was Ryosuke Ishiguro (1836-1920), a Meiji-era politician and statesman who served as the 4th Prime Minister of Japan from 1916 to 1918.
Another famous Ryosuke was Ryosuke Akutagawa (1892-1927), a renowned Japanese writer and author of short stories, including the acclaimed work "Rashomon." His literary contributions earned him a place among the most influential writers of the early 20th century in Japan.
In the field of sports, Ryosuke Irie (born 1990) is a Japanese swimmer who has represented Japan in multiple Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal in the 200-meter backstroke at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Ryosuke Sato (born 1993) is a Japanese professional racing driver who has competed in various motorsport series, including Formula One and the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Ryosuke Ogata (1916-1994) was a Japanese actor and film director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades, appearing in numerous films and television dramas.
While these are just a few examples, the name Ryosuke has been used throughout Japanese history, often reflecting the cultural values and aspirations of the time. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the significance of names in Japanese society and their ability to convey meaning and identity.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Ryosuke
People
Ryosuke + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryosuke as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ryosuke: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryosuke?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 122 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryosuke 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 2,809,462 US residents.
Is Ryosuke a common name?
We classify Ryosuke as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 125 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryosuke most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryosuke was 1988, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryosuke is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ryosuke a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryosuke 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.
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.