Ryosuke
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 125 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ryosuke peaked during the Millennial wave, when 10 babies received this name in a single year (1988). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Ryosuke has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Ryosuke is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ryosuke is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, written with various kanji combinations. Common meanings include 'clear and helpful' (涼介) or 'refreshing rescue' (涼介), depending on the characters chosen. The -suke ending is a common masculine suffix in Japanese names meaning 'help' or 'assistance.'
Ryosuke is a classic Japanese masculine name popular in the mid-to-late 20th century. The choice of kanji allows families to embed specific values — clarity, refreshment, helpfulness — while the spoken name remains familiar within Japanese naming tradition.
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Phonetically, Ryosuke belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their crisp, punchy ending — giving the name a decisive, no-nonsense quality. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Japanese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Japanese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Ryosuke’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ryosuke has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1984.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | #11882 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 26 | #10273 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 63 | #7885 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 30 | #7226 | — |
The Story of Ryosuke
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1988, Ryosuke is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Ryosuke are most likely born between 1984 and 1998.
How rare is Ryosuke?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ryosuke is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1984, peaked in the 1990s with 63 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ryosuke by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1984–2013)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | #11882 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11776 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8476 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9041 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11799 |
| 1999 | 6 | #9665 |
| 1998 | 9 | #6739 |
| 1996 | 6 | #8810 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8678 |
| 1994 | 9 | #6254 |
| 1993 | 7 | #7465 |
| 1992 | 9 | #6048 |
| 1991 | 6 | #8059 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9251 |
| 1989 | 5 | #8988 |
| 1988 | 10 | #4722 |
| 1987 | 5 | #7917 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7383 |
| 1984 | 5 | #7122 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1984–2013