Rising since 1985, #1,808 for boys today.
Popularity of Yousuf since 1983
Babies named Yousuf per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 359 |
| 2010s | 712 |
| 2020s | 528 |
Meaning & origin
Yousuf, the Arabic form of Joseph, has been in use in the United States since at least 1983, when it first appears in Social Security records. Its popularity has risen considerably since 1985, peaking in 2022. In 2025, the name ranked 1808, with about 1 in 19,410 male births, and it is most popular in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois. This steady rise reflects growing diversity in American naming patterns as well as the global reach of Islamic culture. The name's strong religious associations, shared across Abrahamic faiths, give it a timeless appeal while its modern trajectory keeps it feeling current.
Yousuf is the Arabic form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew root yosef meaning 'He will add.' The name is borne by a prophet in Islam, corresponding to the biblical Joseph, and is widely used throughout the Muslim world.
Where Yousuf is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yousuf” around the world
Where Yousuf lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yusuf, Yus
Sibling names for Yousuf
Names that share Yousuf's style, for a brother or sister.
