Shinnosuke
A Japanese masculine name meaning "new respected help".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Shinnosuke. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shinnosuke today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shinnosuke births was 2001 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shinnosuke. 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 Shinnosuke. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2001
7 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#9,083
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Shinnosuke: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shinnosuke 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 Shinnosuke during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shinnosuke
The given name Shinnosuke has its origins in Japanese culture and language. It is a combination of two distinct elements – "shin" meaning "truth" or "faith", and "nosuke" meaning "helper" or "assistant". The name can be roughly translated as "faithful assistant" or "trustworthy helper".
The earliest recorded instances of the name Shinnosuke can be traced back to the Edo period in Japan, which spanned from the early 17th century to the mid-19th century. During this era, the name was commonly given to sons born into samurai families or those with close ties to the warrior class.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Shinnosuke was Shinnosuke Tomari (1639-1711), a renowned swordsman and martial arts instructor who lived during the late Edo period. He was a master of the Jigen-ryu style of swordsmanship and trained many students in the art of the sword.
Another notable Shinnosuke from history was Shinnosuke Kunisada (1786-1865), a prominent ukiyo-e artist and woodblock print designer who was active during the late Edo period and early Meiji era. His works, which often depicted kabuki actors and beautiful women, are highly regarded and have been preserved in numerous collections around the world.
In the realm of literature, Shinnosuke Naganuma (1838-1912) was a prominent Japanese novelist and poet who lived during the Meiji era. He is best known for his work "Musashino", which is considered one of the earliest examples of modern Japanese literature.
During the early 20th century, Shinnosuke Masaki (1901-1972) was a Japanese economist and politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives and held various cabinet positions in the post-World War II government.
More recently, Shinnosuke Ogata (1936-1992) was a celebrated Japanese actor and television personality who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, often portraying comedic roles.
While the name Shinnosuke has its roots in Japanese culture, it has also gained some popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among those with an interest in Japanese heritage or martial arts traditions.
People
Shinnosuke + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shinnosuke as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shinnosuke: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shinnosuke?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shinnosuke 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Shinnosuke a common name?
We classify Shinnosuke as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shinnosuke most popular?
The single biggest year for Shinnosuke was 2001, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shinnosuke is about 25 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 Shinnosuke in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shinnosuke a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shinnosuke 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 Shinnosuke still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shinnosuke 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 Shinnosuke 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 have the name Shinnosuke?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Shinnosuke on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.