Declining since 2016, #1,554 for boys today.
Popularity of Youssef since 1974
Babies named Youssef per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 378 |
| 2000s | 928 |
| 2010s | 1,582 |
| 2020s | 716 |
Meaning & origin
Youssef, the Arabic form of Joseph, has been used in the United States since at least 1974. It reached its peak popularity in 2017, with steady use since, though recent years show a slight decline since 2016. In 2025, it ranked 1554th, with approximately 1 in 15,528 male births receiving the name. The name is most common in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Michigan, reflecting communities with significant Arab American populations. Youssef carries strong religious and cultural resonance for Muslim families.
Youssef is the Arabic form of Joseph, from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'He will add.' It is borne in the Quran as the name of a prophet, corresponding to the biblical Joseph. The name has been widespread across the Muslim world for centuries and remains popular in many Arabic-speaking and diaspora communities.
Where Youssef is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Youssef” around the world
Where Youssef lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
595
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Quebec
56
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yus, Seffy
Sibling names for Youssef
Names that share Youssef's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Layla, Noor, Zara, Amina, Fatima, Rahma, Aicha, Kenza, Maimouna, Mariem, Yousra, Fatimazahra, Yostina, Zineb
Brothers: Omar, Ali, Hassan, Ibrahim, Adam, Abdel, Amine, Firas, Mehdi, Mohsin, Moussa, Moustapha, Raed, Tameem, Lamine, Zuhair, Mouhamad, Abdelaziz, Brahim, Djibril, Moataz, Zinedine
