Find out how popular the first name Sosuke has been for the last 13 years (from 2011 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sosuke by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Sosuke is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Sosuke.

The history of the first name Sosuke

The name Sosuke is of Japanese origin, deriving from the combination of two kanji characters: "so" meaning "assistance" or "help," and "suke" meaning "assist" or "help." The name can be interpreted as "one who provides assistance" or "helper."

The earliest recorded use of the name Sosuke dates back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. During this era, it was a common practice to name children with meaningful names that reflected desired qualities or aspirations for their future.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Sosuke was Sosuke no Toki, a 13th-century Japanese warrior and samurai. He served under the Hojo clan, a powerful military dynasty during the Kamakura period.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the name Sosuke gained popularity among the samurai class and was often given to sons with the hope that they would grow up to be skilled warriors and protectors.

A notable historical figure named Sosuke was Sosuke Uno (1922-1998), a Japanese diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United States from 1980 to 1987. He played a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic relations between Japan and the United States during the Cold War era.

Another individual with the name Sosuke was Sosuke Ikeda (1876-1950), a Japanese writer and philosopher. He was known for his works exploring the relationship between Eastern and Western philosophies and his efforts to promote cultural understanding between Japan and the West.

In the world of sports, Sosuke Genda (1973-), a former Japanese professional baseball player, was a prominent figure. He played for the Orix BlueWave and the Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 1996 to 2010.

Sosuke Uno (1992-), a Japanese professional boxer, has also gained recognition in recent years. He currently holds the WBO Asia Pacific light flyweight title and has had a successful career in the lightweight division.

While the name Sosuke has its roots in ancient Japan, it has transcended cultural boundaries and continues to be used in various parts of the world, particularly among Japanese communities and those with an appreciation for Japanese culture and tradition.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Sosuke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Sosuke, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!