Boy · #467 in 2026

Yusuf

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

#467

Peak Rank

#467 (2026)

Total Babies

12K

5-Yr Trend

+25%

1949

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#467

Peak Rank

12K

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Yusuf

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

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The Story of Yusuf

Yusuf first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1949, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 672 Yusufs were born — ranking #467 that year. As of 2026, Yusuf ranks #467 for baby boys with 672 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 12K Yusufs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Yusuf

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yusuf 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 Yusuf

What does the name Yusuf mean?

How popular is Yusuf in 2026?

In 2026, Yusuf ranks #467 among boys' names in the U.S., with 672 babies given the name that year.

When was Yusuf most popular?

Yusuf reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #467 that year with 672 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Yusuf most popular?

Yusuf has historically been most popular in New York, Minnesota, New Hampshire. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yusuf.

Is Yusuf a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yusuf?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yusuf include Jamel, Oran, Bernie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yusuf

Yusuf is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and has accumulated 12K births in the dataset. Yusuf's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #467. Use the chart and map above to compare Yusuf'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.