Yasuke Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YAH-soo-keh /ja.sɯ.ke/
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Yasuke: 'to be peaceful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Yasuke is a name of Japanese origin, historically associated with a prominent African samurai who served under the Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga in the late 16th century. This figure is notable for being one of the first recorded Africans in Japan.
Yasuke's story has been celebrated in various forms of media, highlighting themes of cultural exchange and diversity in historical contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yasuke was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Yasuke has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Yasuke has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |