How Many People Are Named Yusuf?
Complete statistics for the name Yusuf: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yusuf is a very rare name, with only 10,577 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 31,198 Americans. It's also a modern name, with 87% of bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 2 traditionally represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 10,755 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yusuf Through the Generations
Yusuf has seen a rise in popularity, with 2024 being its peak year for births with 645 babies named Yusuf. Despite having been born to just 10,755 individuals across all time, the name has a strong presence among younger generations, with 9,397 under-30s compared to 1,329 aged 30-60 and just 29 over 60. This indicates a shift towards modernity and a preference for this name among contemporary parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yusuf's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Yusuf
How Many People Have the Name Yusuf?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,350 people in the United States currently share the name Yusuf. That works out to roughly 1 in every 52,197 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Yusuf a Common or Rare Name?
Yusuf 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 Yusuf in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yusuf Most Popular?
The name Yusuf reached peak popularity in 2024, with 645 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 Yusuf?
Approximately 6,350 people named Yusuf live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,350. That works out to roughly 1 in 52,197 Americans.
Is Yusuf a rare name?
Yusuf is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 52,197 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yusuf mean?
The meaning and origin of Yusuf are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Yusuf more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yusuf are male and 0% are female.
When was Yusuf most popular?
Yusuf peaked in 2024 with 645 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.