Yusuf
Borrowed from Arabic يُوسُف (yūsuf), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹסֵף (yoséf).
Every Yusuf since 1949 — 11,455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yusuf
Yusuf is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #450 in 2025 with 698 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 11,455 American babies have been named Yusuf. Its peak came in 2025, when 698 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 Yusuf stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yusuf year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 698 | #450 |
| 2024 | 646 | #475 |
| 2023 | 610 | #494 |
| 2022 | 519 | #570 |
| 2021 | 507 | #559 |
| 2020 | 487 | #573 |
| 2019 | 515 | #547 |
| 2018 | 488 | #566 |
| 2017 | 478 | #571 |
| 2016 | 496 | #568 |
| 2015 | 468 | #591 |
| 2014 | 469 | #588 |
| 2013 | 415 | #609 |
| 2012 | 384 | #633 |
| 2011 | 320 | #716 |
| 2010 | 324 | #717 |
| 2009 | 297 | #770 |
| 2008 | 272 | #808 |
| 2007 | 277 | #784 |
| 2006 | 211 | #914 |
| 2005 | 183 | #958 |
| 2004 | 173 | #969 |
| 2003 | 161 | #991 |
| 2002 | 146 | #1,051 |
| 2001 | 162 | #954 |
| 2000 | 121 | #1,151 |
| 1995 | 85 | #1,274 |
| 1990 | 48 | #1,701 |
| 1985 | 54 | #1,320 |
| 1980 | 48 | #1,377 |
| 1975 | 47 | #1,257 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,937 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,926 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,596 |
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Famous people named Yusuf
- Yusuf al-Qaradawi Religious figure · b. 1926
- Yusuf ibn Tashfin Politician · 1009–1106
- Yusuf ibn 'Abd al-Rahman al-Fihri Politician · 711–759
- Yusuf II, Almohad caliph Politician · 1197–1224
- Yusuf Akçura Politician · 1876–1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yusuf mean?
Borrowed from Arabic يُوسُف (yūsuf), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹסֵף (yoséf).
How popular is the name Yusuf in 2025?
Yusuf ranked #450 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 698 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yusuf?
11,455 babies have been named Yusuf in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yusuf most popular?
Yusuf peaked in 2025, when 698 newborns received the name.
Is Yusuf a boy or girl name?
Yusuf is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yusuf rising or falling?
Yusuf is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yusuf?
Well-known people named Yusuf include Yusuf al-Qaradawi (religious figure), Yusuf ibn Tashfin (politician), Yusuf ibn 'Abd al-Rahman al-Fihri (politician).