Yousuf
Every Yousuf since 1983 — 1,752 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yousuf
Yousuf is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,824 in 2025 with 88 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,752 American babies have been named Yousuf. Its peak came in 2022, when 101 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yousuf stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yousuf year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | #1,824 |
| 2024 | 91 | #1,806 |
| 2023 | 84 | #1,895 |
| 2022 | 101 | #1,699 |
| 2021 | 72 | #2,058 |
| 2020 | 92 | #1,706 |
| 2019 | 90 | #1,753 |
| 2018 | 82 | #1,854 |
| 2017 | 75 | #1,934 |
| 2016 | 81 | #1,861 |
| 2015 | 81 | #1,845 |
| 2014 | 80 | #1,856 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,223 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,171 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2,374 |
| 2010 | 48 | #2,577 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,221 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,680 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,309 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,220 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,611 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2,237 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2,779 |
| 2002 | 31 | #3,019 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,059 |
| 2000 | 32 | #2,862 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,274 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,368 |
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Famous people named Yousuf
- Yousuf Karsh Photographer · 1908–2002
- Yousuf Al-Thunayan Soccer player · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yousuf in 2025?
Yousuf ranked #1,824 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 88 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yousuf?
1,752 babies have been named Yousuf in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yousuf most popular?
Yousuf peaked in 2022, when 101 newborns received the name.
Is Yousuf a boy or girl name?
Yousuf is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yousuf rising or falling?
Yousuf is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yousuf?
Well-known people named Yousuf include Yousuf Karsh (photographer), Yousuf Al-Thunayan (soccer player).