How Many People Are Named Yousuf?
Complete statistics for the name Yousuf: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yousuf means 'worshipper of God' and is a very rare name in the US, with only 1,645 people bearing it, or 1 in 200,667 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 93% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 1,664 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yousuf Through the Generations
Yousuf has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 101 births. The average age of those named Yousuf is just 13, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. With 1,555 under-30 and only 109 aged 30-60, it's clear that Yousuf is a name embraced by today's youth.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yousuf's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Yousuf
How Many People Have the Name Yousuf?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,814 people in the United States currently share the name Yousuf. That works out to roughly 1 in every 182,717 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yousuf a Common or Rare Name?
Yousuf is classified as Very 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.
What Does the Name Yousuf Mean?
Yousuf means "worshipper of God" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yousuf in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yousuf Most Popular?
The name Yousuf reached peak popularity in 2022, with 101 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 Yousuf?
Approximately 1,814 people named Yousuf live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,814. That works out to roughly 1 in 182,717 Americans.
Is Yousuf a rare name?
Yousuf is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 182,717 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yousuf mean?
Yousuf means "worshipper of God" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Yousuf more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yousuf are male and 0% are female.
When was Yousuf most popular?
Yousuf peaked in 2022 with 101 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.