Yusef
Yusef is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God shall add or increase.
Origin and history
Yusef is a common Arabic transliteration of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning 'God shall add'. It is widely used across Muslim communities and internationally, maintained as a steady choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,116 babies in the United States have been named Yusef since 1880. It ranks #2309 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1503.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.3 %)
- CA (23.8 %)
- NJ (15 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
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 | 91 |
| 1970-1980 | 457 |
| 1980-1990 | 346 |
| 1990-2000 | 495 |
| 2000-2010 | 646 |
| 2010-2019 | 654 |
| 2020-2029 | 427 |
Famous people named Yusef
- Yusef Lateef: Musician, Composer
- Yusef Komunyakaa: Poet, Professor
- Yusef Salaam: Activist, Politician
Fun facts
- Surah Yusuf is the 12th chapter of the Quran, telling the unified story of the prophet Joseph.
- Yusef is one of several common English transliterations of the Arabic name Yusuf.