Yusuf
Yusuf is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God increases or He will add.
Origin and history
Yusuf is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning 'God increases' or 'He will add'. It holds great significance in Islamic tradition as the name of a prophet whose story is detailed in the Quran. In the United States, its usage has steadily grown, entering the top 600 names for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
11,455 babies in the United States have been named Yusuf since 1880. It ranks #1105 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #510.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.1 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- NJ (6.7 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 49 |
| 1970-1980 | 392 |
| 1980-1990 | 446 |
| 1990-2000 | 736 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,003 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,357 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,467 |
Famous people named Yusuf
- Yusuf Islam: Singer, Songwriter
- Yusuf Yusufi: Athlete
Fun facts
- An entire chapter (Surah) of the Quran, Surah Yusuf, is dedicated to telling his life story.
- Yusuf is the direct Arabic equivalent of the biblical name Joseph, sharing the same Semitic root.