Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Yusof

Name: Popularity of the name Yusof in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Yusof, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Yusuf is an Arabic male name meaning "increases". It is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name Yosef and the English name Joseph. It is widely used in many parts of the world by Arabs of all Abrahamic religions, including Middle Eastern Jews, Arab Christians, and Muslims.

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#10,806 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2024

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#10806

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Yusof

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Yusof

Yusof first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 6 Yusofs were born — ranking #10,806 that year. As of 2026, Yusof ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Yusofs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Yusof

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yusof is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yusof

What does the name Yusof mean?

How popular is Yusof in 2026?

In 2026, Yusof ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Yusof most popular?

Yusof reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #10,806 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Yusof a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Yusof is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Yusof?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yusof include Hayne, Jawayne, Arnab. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yusof

Yusof is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Yusof's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #10,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Yusof's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.