Yusef
Every Yusef since 1962 — 3,116 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yusef
Yusef is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,904 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 3,116 American babies have been named Yusef. Its peak came in 2024, when 104 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 Yusef stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yusef year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #1,904 |
| 2024 | 104 | #1,640 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,275 |
| 2022 | 69 | #2,149 |
| 2021 | 55 | #2,462 |
| 2020 | 53 | #2,465 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2,488 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,209 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,268 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,476 |
| 2015 | 75 | #1,952 |
| 2014 | 76 | #1,919 |
| 2013 | 55 | #2,333 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,034 |
| 2011 | 71 | #1,966 |
| 2010 | 80 | #1,832 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,034 |
| 2008 | 82 | #1,812 |
| 2007 | 88 | #1,720 |
| 2006 | 81 | #1,737 |
| 2005 | 65 | #1,966 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,162 |
| 2003 | 44 | #2,426 |
| 2002 | 58 | #1,942 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,026 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,013 |
| 1995 | 48 | #1,840 |
| 1990 | 53 | #1,586 |
| 1985 | 28 | #2,070 |
| 1980 | 36 | #1,654 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,302 |
| 1970 | 46 | #1,237 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,778 |
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Famous people named Yusef
- Yusef of Morocco Politician · 1882–1927
- Yusef Lateef Musician · 1920–2013
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yusef in 2025?
Yusef ranked #1,904 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yusef?
3,116 babies have been named Yusef in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yusef most popular?
Yusef peaked in 2024, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Yusef a boy or girl name?
Yusef is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yusef rising or falling?
Yusef is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yusef?
Well-known people named Yusef include Yusef of Morocco (politician), Yusef Lateef (musician).