Yusuf: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced YOO-suhf · 2 syllables
Borrowed from Arabic (yusuf), from Biblical Hebrew (yosef). Doublet of Joseph.
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- YOO-suhf
- US rank (2025)
- #449
- US babies a year
- about 596 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Yusuf?
Yusuf was the #449 name in the US in 2025, given to 698 babies. It’s rising: up 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #449 |
| England & Wales | #93 |
| Scotland | #305 |
| Ireland | #275 |
| France | #245 |
| Norway | #199 |
| Canada | #116 |
| Australia | #274 |
How old are people named Yusuf?
Half of US adults named Yusuf are older than 26; most are between 18 and 52. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Yusuf
How do you pronounce Yusuf?
Yusuf is pronounced YOO-suhf.
How popular is the name Yusuf?
Yusuf was the #449 name in the US in 2025, given to 698 babies. It’s rising: up 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Yusuf?
Half of US adults named Yusuf are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 52.