Yousef
MeaningGod will add · Arabic form of Joseph
- US rank
- #744
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #725 in 2017
349 babies were named Yousef in the US in 2025. It has climbed 119 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,895 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yousef, 349 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yousef would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYousef first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #725.
- Then vs nowYousef is 2.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,643 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,895.
- TrendYousef has climbed 119 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #744. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedYousef is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #301, followed by Illinois (#350) and New Jersey (#396). It's in the top 1,000 in 18 states.
- MeaningYousef is an Arabic form of Joseph, which means “God will add”. Our records link it to Arabic and Hebrew roots.
About the name Yousef
Yousef is a boy name of Arabic and Hebrew origin meaning “God will add”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-sef”. US birth records list Yousef for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 52 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #725 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #744, with 349 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.0 | 332,226 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 56,980 boys |
| 1990s | 35 | 28,393 boys |
| 2000s | 74 | 13,463 boys |
| 2010s | 145 | 6,916 boys |
| 2020s | 169 | 5,913 boys |
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Questions about the name Yousef
What does the name Yousef mean?
Yousef means “God will add” in Arabic, as a form of Joseph.
What is the origin of the name Yousef?
Yousef has Arabic, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Yousef a boy or girl name?
Yousef is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yousef?
Yousef ranked #744 for US boys in 2025, given to 349 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#725).