Yusuke Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYOO-skeh / juːsɯ̥keJapanese
Meaning
to be helpful; to assist
Historical & Cultural Background
Yusuke is a common masculine name in Japan. It is often composed of the kanji characters 'yu' (優) meaning 'gentleness' or 'superiority' and 'suke' (介) meaning 'to help' or 'to assist'. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and anime. It reflects traditional values of support and assistance within Japanese society.
Trend Summary
Yusuke has seen moderate popularity in Japan, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yuusuke
- Yuske
International Variants
- Yusuke (Japanese)
Famous people named Yusuke
Yusuke Nakamura is a Japanese illustrator known for his work in video games and anime.
Yusuke Kawai is a Japanese professional football player.
Yusuke Hiraga is a Japanese actor recognized for his roles in television dramas.
Yusuke Matsumoto is a Japanese musician and member of a popular band.
Fictional characters named Yusuke
Yusuke Urameshi is the main character in the anime and manga series 'Yu Yu Hakusho', known for his spirit detective adventures.
Yusuke Godai is a character in the 'Kamen Rider' series, known for his role as a hero fighting against evil forces.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yusuke was first seen in the United States in 1978. Yusuke has ranked as high as #1227 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Yusuke has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yusuke (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |