UK boy's name
Sasuke
A masculine Japanese name meaning "aid" or "helper".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sasuke is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sasuke popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.
Sasuke is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sasuke. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sasuke ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Sasuke.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sasuke as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sasuke mean?
The name Sasuke has its origins in Japan, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th century or early 17th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "sasuga" meaning "excellent" or "distinguished," and "ke" meaning "house" or "family." The name is believed to have originally referred to a person of high standing or an influential family.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sasuke can be found in the historical text "Taiheiki," a medieval war chronicle from the 14th century. The text mentions a warrior named Sasuke Takatsuna, who fought in the wars between the Northern and Southern Courts during the Nanboku-chō period (1336-1392).
Another notable figure bearing the name Sasuke was Sarutobi Sasuke, a legendary ninja and retainer of the Sanada clan during the Sengoku period (1467-1615). He was renowned for his skills in espionage and stealth, and his exploits have been documented in various historical records and folk tales.
In the realm of literature, the name Sasuke gained prominence through the character Sasuke Sarutobi, the protagonist of the classic Japanese novel "Sarutobi Sasuke" written by Kyokutei Bakin in the early 19th century. The novel depicts the adventures and escapades of this fictional ninja, further solidifying the association of the name with the art of ninjutsu.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Sasuke was Sarutobi Sasuke (1919-2022), a renowned Japanese supercentenarian who lived to the age of 112. He was a former Japanese Imperial Army soldier and is recognized as one of the oldest men in modern history.
Another notable figure was Sasuke Toyoda (1898-1983), a Japanese businessman and the founder of the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, which later became the Toyota Motor Corporation. He played a pivotal role in the development and growth of the automotive industry in Japan.
Overall, the name Sasuke has a rich heritage and is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, with connections to warriors, ninjas, literature, and historical figures who have left an indelible mark on the country's legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sasuke by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sasuke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sasuke: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sasuke in the UK right now?
In 2022, Sasuke was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sasuke most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Sasuke in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sasuke?
A masculine Japanese name meaning "aid" or "helper".
How many people are called Sasuke in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sasuke 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.