boy's name
Kensuke
ken-SOO-keh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 33
Kensuke is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Kensuke is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1990, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kensuke Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Kensuke?
In 2010, Kensuke was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kensuke
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kensuke Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kensuke over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kensuke
- Japanese ken-SOO-keh
Sibling Names for Kensuke
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kensuke — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kensuke
How popular is the name Kensuke?
In 2010, Kensuke was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kensuke a girl's or a boy's name?
Kensuke is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kensuke?
Kensuke has 3 syllables.
When was Kensuke most popular?
Kensuke peaked in 1990, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.