Holding steady.
Popularity of Daisuke since 1978
Babies named Daisuke per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Daisuke is a distinctly Japanese masculine name with a peak in popularity during the 1990s, reaching its highest recorded usage in 1992. The trajectory has since been stable, maintaining modest but consistent use in Japan. While it first appeared in Social Security records in 1978, the name never achieved widespread usage in the United States; it remains strongly tied to Japanese cultural roots. The name's meaning is flexible, relying on the specific kanji chosen by parents, which is a common feature of Japanese naming. Daisuke reflects a broader trend in Japanese naming where traditional kanji compositions create unique meanings while maintaining a familiar sound.
Daisuke is a Japanese masculine name composed of two kanji characters. The most common combinations are 大 (dai, meaning 'big, great') and 介 (suke, meaning 'help, mediate') or 大 (dai) and 輔 (suke, meaning 'help, assist'). The name has been in use since at least the 20th century and became especially popular in Japan during the 1990s, ranking among the top names for boys in that decade.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dai, Suke, Daichan
Sibling names for Daisuke
Names that share Daisuke's style, for a brother or sister.
