UK girl's name
Satsuki
A Japanese name meaning "the month of May" or "beginning of summer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Satsuki is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Satsuki popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4739, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.
Satsuki is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Satsuki. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Satsuki ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 girls were registered as Satsuki.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Satsuki as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4739
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Satsuki mean?
Satsuki is a Japanese given name with origins dating back to the 8th century AD. In the Japanese language, "Satsuki" consists of two kanji characters: "satsu" meaning "May" and "ki" meaning "month." Consequently, the name essentially signifies the month of May or the fifth month of the traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar.
The name Satsuki can be traced back to the Nara period (710-794 AD) in Japan, when it was used to refer to the fifth month of the year. This association arose from the fact that the Satsuki azalea, a species of rhododendron, typically blooms during this time of the year in Japan. The name was likely derived from the Japanese word "satsuki" (五月), which literally means "the fifth month."
Historical references to the name Satsuki can be found in various Japanese literary works and poetry anthologies from the Heian period (794-1185 AD). One notable mention occurs in the "Kokin Wakashū," an influential anthology of Japanese waka poetry compiled in the early 10th century, where the name is used to describe the month of May.
The earliest recorded examples of Satsuki as a given name date back to the late 19th century, coinciding with the Meiji Restoration and the westernization of Japan. During this period, it became more common for Japanese people to adopt given names in addition to their family names.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Satsuki, including:
1. Satsuki Yukino (born 1961), a Japanese voice actress known for her work in anime series like "Dragon Ball Z" and "Sailor Moon."
2. Satsuki Ōe (1920-2007), a Japanese writer and the wife of Nobel Prize-winning author Kenzaburō Ōe.
3. Satsuki Azalea (1929-2012), a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of the popular bakery chain Andersen.
4. Satsuki Yuizaki (born 1986), a Japanese actress and model who has appeared in various television dramas and films.
5. Satsuki Ushio (1908-1988), a Japanese politician and member of the House of Representatives, who served as the Minister of Labor from 1970 to 1971.
While the name Satsuki has its roots in traditional Japanese culture and language, it has gained popularity globally in recent times, particularly among those with an appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and the natural world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Satsuki by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Satsuki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4739 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Satsuki: questions and answers
How popular is the name Satsuki in the UK right now?
In 2013, Satsuki was ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Satsuki most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Satsuki in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Satsuki?
A Japanese name meaning "the month of May" or "beginning of summer".
How many people are called Satsuki in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Satsuki 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.