Yousuf is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2680 in 2008 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 101 births ranking #1698. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 261.5%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 43,403 boys born was named Yousuf. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Yousuf is another familiar English spelling of the Arabic form of Joseph and means God will add. It feels established, gentle, and historically rich.
Like Yousef and Yusuf, this spelling reflects transliteration preference rather than a different name tradition. Its significance comes from its deep religious history across Muslim communities.