Yousef is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #825 in 2023 with 297 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 349 births ranking #745. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 290.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 5,753 boys born was named Yousef. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Yousef is a widely used Arabic form of Joseph meaning God will add. It feels warm, familiar, and deeply rooted in religious tradition.
The name is common across Muslim communities and belongs to one of the strongest biblical and Quranic name families. Its long use gives it both spiritual weight and everyday familiarity.