UK boy's name
Ryosuke
A masculine Japanese name meaning "excellent introduction" or "prosperous assistant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ryosuke is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ryosuke popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3036, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. 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.
Ryosuke is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ryosuke. 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 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ryosuke ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Ryosuke.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ryosuke as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3036
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ryosuke mean?
The name Ryosuke originates from Japan and is a combination of two Japanese words: "ryo" meaning "excellent" or "good," and "suke" meaning "assist" or "help." Together, the name can be interpreted as "excellent help" or "good assistance."
The earliest known use of the name Ryosuke dates back to the Heian period in Japan, which spanned from 794 to 1185 AD. During this time, Japanese names often reflected qualities or aspirations that parents had for their children, and the name Ryosuke would have been chosen to convey the desire for the child to be helpful and of good character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ryosuke can be found in the historical text "Nihon Shoki" (The Chronicles of Japan), which was compiled in the 8th century AD. The text mentions a character named Ryosuke who was a courtier during the reign of Emperor Tenmu in the late 7th century.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ryosuke. One such person was Ryosuke Ishiguro (1836-1920), a Meiji-era politician and statesman who served as the 4th Prime Minister of Japan from 1916 to 1918.
Another famous Ryosuke was Ryosuke Akutagawa (1892-1927), a renowned Japanese writer and author of short stories, including the acclaimed work "Rashomon." His literary contributions earned him a place among the most influential writers of the early 20th century in Japan.
In the field of sports, Ryosuke Irie (born 1990) is a Japanese swimmer who has represented Japan in multiple Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal in the 200-meter backstroke at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Ryosuke Sato (born 1993) is a Japanese professional racing driver who has competed in various motorsport series, including Formula One and the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Ryosuke Ogata (1916-1994) was a Japanese actor and film director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades, appearing in numerous films and television dramas.
While these are just a few examples, the name Ryosuke has been used throughout Japanese history, often reflecting the cultural values and aspirations of the time. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the significance of names in Japanese society and their ability to convey meaning and identity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ryosuke by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ryosuke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ryosuke: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ryosuke in the UK right now?
In 2000, Ryosuke was ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ryosuke most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Ryosuke in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ryosuke?
A masculine Japanese name meaning "excellent introduction" or "prosperous assistant".
How many people are called Ryosuke in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ryosuke across the 1 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.