Youssef
Every Youssef since 1974 — 3,705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Youssef
Youssef is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,562 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 3,705 American babies have been named Youssef. Its peak came in 2017, when 193 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Youssef stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Youssef year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1,562 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1,607 |
| 2023 | 122 | #1,483 |
| 2022 | 140 | #1,346 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,468 |
| 2020 | 114 | #1,497 |
| 2019 | 151 | #1,249 |
| 2018 | 148 | #1,254 |
| 2017 | 193 | #1,046 |
| 2016 | 191 | #1,042 |
| 2015 | 186 | #1,069 |
| 2014 | 175 | #1,096 |
| 2013 | 173 | #1,084 |
| 2012 | 147 | #1,217 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1,504 |
| 2010 | 110 | #1,491 |
| 2009 | 96 | #1,652 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1,424 |
| 2007 | 86 | #1,739 |
| 2006 | 100 | #1,518 |
| 2005 | 98 | #1,484 |
| 2004 | 86 | #1,553 |
| 2003 | 96 | #1,399 |
| 2002 | 87 | #1,473 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1,451 |
| 2000 | 74 | #1,608 |
| 1995 | 33 | #2,398 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,462 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,692 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,518 |
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Famous people named Youssef
- Youssef Chahine Film director · 1926–2008
- Youssef Absi Religious figure · b. 1946
- Youssef Rzouga Religious figure · b. 1957
- Youssef Chahed Politician · b. 1975
- Youssef Chippo Soccer player · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Youssef in 2025?
Youssef ranked #1,562 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Youssef?
3,705 babies have been named Youssef in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Youssef most popular?
Youssef peaked in 2017, when 193 newborns received the name.
Is Youssef a boy or girl name?
Youssef is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Youssef rising or falling?
Youssef is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Youssef?
Well-known people named Youssef include Youssef Chahine (film director), Youssef Absi (religious figure), Youssef Rzouga (religious figure).