UK boy's name
Eisuke
A masculine Japanese name meaning "prosperous blessing" or "blessed sustenance".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eisuke is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eisuke popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2943, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 1999. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Eisuke. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eisuke ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Eisuke.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eisuke as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2943
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Eisuke mean?
The name Eisuke is of Japanese origin and can be traced back to the early Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. It is composed of two kanji characters: "ei" meaning "prosperous" or "flourishing," and "suke" meaning "assist" or "help." Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who assists prosperity" or "one who helps things flourish."
The earliest recorded use of the name Eisuke dates back to the late 10th century, when it appeared in a collection of Japanese poetry known as the Gosen Wakashu. This anthology, compiled in the year 951 CE, included a poem composed by a poet with the given name Eisuke.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eisuke. One of the earliest was Eisuke no Ason (953-1011 CE), a renowned poet and scholar who served at the Imperial Court during the late Heian period. His poetry was highly regarded and included in several imperial anthologies.
Another historical figure with the name Eisuke was Eisuke Toshima (1619-1698 CE), a prominent samurai and retainer of the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period. He was known for his military prowess and his loyalty to the Tokugawa clan.
In more recent times, Eisuke Sakakibara (1834-1918 CE) was a prominent Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Meiji era. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and establishing diplomatic relations with Western nations.
Eisuke Ishikawa (1889-1970 CE) was a celebrated Japanese botanist and plant taxonomist who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese flora. His work on the classification and identification of plant species is still widely referenced today.
Another notable individual with the name Eisuke was Eisuke Toyonaga (1944-2019 CE), a renowned Japanese actor and singer who gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in numerous films, television dramas, and stage productions throughout his illustrious career.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Eisuke, reflecting its enduring presence and significance in Japanese culture and society over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eisuke over time
The chart below shows babies named Eisuke registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eisuke, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1999, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eisuke by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eisuke was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2922 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Eisuke: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eisuke in the UK right now?
In 1999, Eisuke was ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eisuke most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Eisuke in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eisuke?
A masculine Japanese name meaning "prosperous blessing" or "blessed sustenance".
How many people are called Eisuke in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Eisuke across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.