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Tsunade
Pronounced tsoo-NAH-deh /tsuːˈnɑː.deɪ/Medium
Meaning: A character name from the Naruto manga and anime — a legendary ninja and Hokage. The name is a Japanese-styled coinage drawn from Japanese folklore (a figure in Jiraiya legends); pop-culture in current use.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Tsunade is best known as a legendary kunoichi and Hokage in the Naruto series, with roots in Japanese folklore. For girls it reads as an anime-inspired, Japanese-styled name, rare in the U.S. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'tsoo-NAH-deh').
It appears only very rarely in U.S. data, driven by the anime. Rare, bold, and character-linked.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Tsunade mean?
Tsunade is a Naruto character name drawn from Japanese folklore; a Japanese-styled coinage with routes uncertain.
How do you pronounce Tsunade?
It's said tsoo-NAH-deh /tsuːˈnɑː.deɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Tsunade a boy or girl name?
Tsunade is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Tsunade?
Tsunade is a very rare name in the U.S.