Yousef Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Yousef is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Yousef?
Yousef is spelled Y-O-U-S-E-F. The name has 6 letters.
Yousef at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Yousef means “God will increase” or “God shall add” in its original linguistic context.
- Origin
- Yousef is a variant of the name Joseph, commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries, and is derived from Hebrew origins.
- Pronunciation
- you-SEF · 2 syllables
Yousef Popularity in 2025
Rank#744
Recorded Births349
- Boys usage rose 22 places to #744 and recorded 18 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Yousef Mean?
Yousef means “God will increase” or “God shall add” in its original linguistic context.
Origin: Yousef is a variant of the name Joseph, commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries, and is derived from Hebrew origins.
How Do You Pronounce Yousef?
Pronunciationyou-SEF
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Yousef?
- History
- The name Yousef is associated with the biblical figure Joseph, appearing in religious and historical texts where usage and spelling vary across cultures and time periods.
Yousef Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 349 | #744 |
| 2024 | Boys | 331 | #766 |
| 2023 | Boys | 297 | #823 |
| 2022 | Boys | 255 | #907 |
| 2021 | Boys | 257 | #893 |
| 2020 | Boys | 262 | #863 |
| 2019 | Boys | 312 | #759 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 286 | #792 |
| 2017 | Boys | 330 | #725 |
| 2016 | Boys | 309 | #775 |
| 2015 | Boys | 296 | #788 |
| 2014 | Boys | 307 | #765 |
| 2013 | Boys | 251 | #849 |
| 2012 | Boys | 235 | #891 |
| 2011 | Boys | 188 | #1,020 |
| 2010 | Boys | 199 | #989 |
| 2009 | Boys | 184 | #1,039 |
| 2008 | Boys | 177 | #1,064 |
| 2007 | Boys | 146 | #1,206 |
| 2006 | Boys | 119 | #1,360 |
| 2005 | Boys | 153 | #1,076 |
| 2004 | Boys | 152 | #1,060 |
| 2003 | Boys | 122 | #1,205 |
When Was Yousef Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
349 recorded births
National rank #744
2024 · Boys
331 recorded births
National rank #766
2017 · Boys
330 recorded births
National rank #725
2019 · Boys
312 recorded births
National rank #759
Where Yousef Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #301 | 32 |
| IL | #350 | 30 |
| NJ | #396 | 20 |
| OH | #470 | 22 |
| NY | #491 | 33 |
| CT | #498 | 5 |
| VA | #525 | 14 |
| LA | #591 | 7 |