Daisuke Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDIE-skeh / daɪsɯ̥keJapanese
Meaning
great help; great assistance
Historical & Cultural Background
Daisuke is a traditional Japanese name often given to boys. It is composed of two kanji characters: 'dai' meaning 'great' and 'suke' meaning 'to help' or 'to assist'. The name reflects cultural values of support and strength. It is commonly used in Japan and has various forms and pronunciations depending on the kanji used.
Trend Summary
Daisuke has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Daiske
- Daisuk
International Variants
- Daisuke (Japanese)
Famous people named Daisuke
Daisuke Matsuzaka is a former professional baseball pitcher known for his successful career in both Japan and Major League Baseball.
Daisuke Takahashi is a renowned Japanese figure skater who won multiple championships and an Olympic medal.
Daisuke Ono is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in various anime series.
Daisuke Hirakawa is a Japanese actor and voice actor recognized for his work in television and film.
Fictional characters named Daisuke
Daisuke Niwa is the main character in the anime and manga series 'D.N.Angel', who transforms into a legendary thief.
Daisuke Jigen is a prominent character in the 'Lupin III' franchise, known as the sharpshooter and partner of Arsène Lupin III.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daisuke was first seen in the United States in 1978. Daisuke has ranked as high as #1228 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Daisuke has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Daisuke (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |