Yossi
Every Yossi since 1990 — 584 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yossi
Yossi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,388 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 584 American babies have been named Yossi. Its peak came in 2025, when 58 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 Yossi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yossi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,388 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,912 |
| 2023 | 49 | #2,691 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2,828 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,358 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,567 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,330 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,704 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,743 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,773 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,880 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,133 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,308 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,858 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,934 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,841 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,296 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,513 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,899 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,623 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,235 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,639 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,220 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,326 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #8,099 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Yossi
- Yossi Sarid Politician · 1940–2015
- Yossi Beilin Politician · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yossi in 2025?
Yossi ranked #2,388 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yossi?
584 babies have been named Yossi in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yossi most popular?
Yossi peaked in 2025, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Yossi a boy or girl name?
Yossi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yossi rising or falling?
Yossi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yossi?
Well-known people named Yossi include Yossi Sarid (politician), Yossi Beilin (politician).