Yousef: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced YOO-sef · 2 syllables
Borrowed from Arabic (yusuf), equivalent to English Joseph.
- Origin
- Arabic, English
- Pronunciation
- YOO-sef
- US rank (2025)
- #744
- US babies a year
- about 373 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Yousef?
Yousef was the #744 name in the US in 2025, given to 349 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #744 |
| England & Wales | #479 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Norway | #221 |
| Canada | #343 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Yousef?
Half of US adults named Yousef are older than 28; most are between 18 and 54. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Yousef
How do you pronounce Yousef?
Yousef is pronounced YOO-sef.
How popular is the name Yousef?
Yousef was the #744 name in the US in 2025, given to 349 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Yousef?
Half of US adults named Yousef are older than 28. Most are between 18 and 54.