Yousef
Borrowed from Arabic يُوسُف (yūsuf), equivalent to English Joseph.
Every Yousef since 1970 — 7,008 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yousef
Yousef is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #745 in 2025 with 349 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 7,008 American babies have been named Yousef. Its peak came in 2025, when 349 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 Yousef stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yousef year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 349 | #745 |
| 2024 | — | — | 331 | #767 |
| 2023 | — | — | 297 | #826 |
| 2022 | — | — | 255 | #907 |
| 2021 | — | — | 257 | #896 |
| 2020 | — | — | 262 | #865 |
| 2019 | — | — | 312 | #763 |
| 2018 | 5 | #18,065 | 286 | #793 |
| 2017 | — | — | 330 | #725 |
| 2016 | — | — | 309 | #775 |
| 2015 | — | — | 296 | #789 |
| 2014 | — | — | 307 | #765 |
| 2013 | — | — | 251 | #855 |
| 2012 | — | — | 235 | #892 |
| 2011 | — | — | 188 | #1,022 |
| 2010 | — | — | 199 | #993 |
| 2009 | — | — | 184 | #1,042 |
| 2008 | — | — | 177 | #1,066 |
| 2007 | — | — | 146 | #1,214 |
| 2006 | — | — | 119 | #1,366 |
| 2005 | — | — | 153 | #1,080 |
| 2004 | — | — | 152 | #1,060 |
| 2003 | — | — | 122 | #1,209 |
| 2002 | — | — | 156 | #1,002 |
| 2001 | — | — | 129 | #1,109 |
| 2000 | — | — | 144 | #1,020 |
| 1995 | — | — | 65 | #1,490 |
| 1990 | — | — | 41 | #1,907 |
| 1985 | — | — | 36 | #1,723 |
| 1980 | — | — | 25 | #2,161 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,075 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,427 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yousef mean?
Borrowed from Arabic يُوسُف (yūsuf), equivalent to English Joseph.
How popular is the name Yousef in 2025?
Yousef ranked #745 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 349 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yousef?
7,008 babies have been named Yousef in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yousef most popular?
Yousef peaked in 2025, when 349 newborns received the name.
Is Yousef a boy or girl name?
Yousef is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yousef rising or falling?
Yousef is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.