Yousof
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 95 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 95 babies have been named Yousof in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Yousof is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Yousof is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Yusuf — the Arabic form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' Yusuf is one of the most revered figures in both the Quran and the Bible — the story of his betrayal by brothers, his imprisonment, and his ultimate rise to power is told in Surah Yusuf, considered one of the most beautiful chapters in the Quran.
Yousof carries centuries of prophetic heritage across three Abrahamic faiths — a name of resilience, wisdom, and ultimate triumph.
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Yousof first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2002. A twenty-first-century entry, Yousof belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yousof has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 75 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 20 | — |
The Story of Yousof
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Yousof is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Yousof are most likely born between 2006 and 2019.
How rare is Yousof?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Yousof is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 75 births that decade.
Yousof by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2002–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | #8861 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9640 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9661 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8131 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8721 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9606 |
| 2013 | 6 | #12087 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10739 |
| 2011 | 5 | #14284 |
| 2010 | 5 | #14203 |
| 2007 | 5 | #14340 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13329 |
| 2004 | 5 | #13181 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12459 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2019