Rising since 2001, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Yussef since 2001
Babies named Yussef per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Yussef, a variation of the widely used Yusuf, entered U.S. records in 2001. Since then it has shown a rising trajectory, with a peak in 2004. In 2025, it ranked 6803, indicating modest but steady use. The name's one-in-142,340 incidence suggests it remains distinctive. Yussei is a culturally specific spelling connecting to Arabic and Islamic heritage, yet it fits comfortably into the broader landscape of names that honor the biblical Joseph tradition.
Yussef is an Arabic variant of Yusuf, itself the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yosef (Joseph), meaning 'God increases' or 'God will add.' The name is revered in Islamic tradition as the name of a prophet (Yusuf), whose story is told in the Quran's twelfth surah. Yussef, with its double 's' and final 'f', is a common spelling in North and West African countries, reflecting local pronunciation. In the United States, Yussef has been in use since at least 2001 and has seen a gradual increase in popularity.
“Yussef” around the world
Where Yussef lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yus, Yussi
Sibling names for Yussef
Names that share Yussef's style, for a brother or sister.
