How Many People Are Named Youssef?
Complete statistics for the name Youssef: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Youssef is a very rare name, with only 3,545 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 93,092 Americans. Most Youssefs are young, with 91% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 11 is traditionally associated with spiritual awareness and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 3,593 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Youssef Through the Generations
Youssef has seen a rise in popularity, especially in recent years. The peak year was 2017, with 193 births. Today, there are 3,545 people named Youssef in the US, but only 3,593 were born in total. This means many Youssefs are quite young, with 91% under 30. The trend is rising, which makes it a modern, newer-generation name rather than a classic one.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Youssef's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Youssef
How Many People Have the Name Youssef?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,712 people in the United States currently share the name Youssef. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,027 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Youssef a Common or Rare Name?
Youssef is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Youssef in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Youssef Most Popular?
The name Youssef reached peak popularity in 2017, with 193 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Youssef?
Approximately 5,712 people named Youssef live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,712. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,027 Americans.
Is Youssef a rare name?
Youssef is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,027 Americans has this name.
What does the name Youssef mean?
The meaning and origin of Youssef are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Youssef more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Youssef are male and 0% are female.
When was Youssef most popular?
Youssef peaked in 2017 with 193 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.