Yousuf is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1845 in 2015 with 81 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 101 births ranking #1698. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 523.1%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 23,658 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.