Yousuf
Yousuf is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God increases; He will add.
Origin and history
Yousuf is a transcription variant of the Arabic name Yusuf, which is equivalent to the Hebrew name Joseph. It translates to 'God increases' or 'He will add'. The name has seen steady usage in the United States, particularly within Muslim communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,752 babies in the United States have been named Yousuf since 1880. It ranks #3047 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1410.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.7 %)
- NY (22.1 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
- VA (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 123 |
| 2000-2010 | 359 |
| 2010-2019 | 712 |
| 2020-2029 | 528 |
Famous people named Yousuf
- Yousuf Karsh: Photographer
- Yousuf Youhana: Cricketer
Fun facts
- Yousuf is a direct transliteration variant of the Quranic name Yusuf.
- An entire chapter of the Quran, Surah Yusuf, is dedicated to his story.