Yousef
How to say it: YOO-sef · /ˈjusəf/
Arabic form of Joseph; means 'God will increase' or 'God adds'.
Yousef was the 219th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 349 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #188 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #219 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 349 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,813 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #188 |
| In France, 2025 | #44 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Fresh growth in recent decades brought Yousef to its best in the 2020s. At its peak now, more growth is expected.
What goes with it
Gentle and flowing with a quiet strength, Yousef feels grounded and spiritual. Ismail complements it well.
Nicknames
- Yous
- Yusef
Honouring a Yousef in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Yousef is about 1 in 76.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #44 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #425.
Famous people named Yousef
- Yousef Jabareen (born 1972)Israeli politician
- Yousef Al Otaiba (born 1974)Diplomat
- Yousef Alaeldin (born 1982)Sudanese association football player
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