Total births
136
Boys' name · since 1978
Daisuke
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 136 babies named Daisuke, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 136
- total births
- 1978–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
136 boys have been named Daisuke since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Daisuke recorded 136 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2012.
- 136 total births
- 1978–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
136 boys have been named Daisuke since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 136
- total births
- 1978–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Daisuke was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
13 babies were named Daisuke in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Daisuke's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daisuke's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daisuke at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Daisuke popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2012
- Peak year (1992)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Daisuke by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Daisuke's strongest decade.
64 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Daisuke births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
43 births
- 1990s
1990s
64 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 64 births (47% of all-time use).
Daisuke by state
Where Daisuke concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 4.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 4.4% |
California share of Daisuke's total US births 4.4%
Even split
6 of 136 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daisuke? ▼
Daisuke has been given to 136 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 13 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Daisuke most popular? ▼
Daisuke was most popular in the 1990s decade with 64 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Daisuke most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daisuke are California (6 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Daisuke been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daisuke since 1978 -- 35 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Daisuke? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dain, Daivd, Daimon, Daiquan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Daisuke's data
- Daisuke's decade-level peak was the 1990s (64 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Daisukes (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daisuke
Nearby Names Like Daisuke
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daisuke
Dain Boy
#5277 1,997 births
Daivd Boy
1,026 births
Daimon Boy
#9162 802 births
Daiquan Boy
783 births
Daijon Boy
#6628 755 births
Compare Daisuke side by side: Daisuke vs Dain Daisuke vs Daivd Daisuke vs Daimon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daisuke: Baby Name Since 1978 - 136 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daisuke. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daisuke draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.