Yusof
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Yusof, you're looking at a name that fewer than 11 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Yusof a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Yusof ranks #14174 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Yusof is a boy's baby name of Arabic and Malay origin, a variant of Yusuf (Joseph) — from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'God shall increase.' The Yusof spelling is particularly common in Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore.
Yusof is one of the most beloved names in Malay Muslim culture, carrying both the Quranic Joseph's story of perseverance and ultimate triumph and the cultural identity of Southeast Asian Islam. Prime Minister Yusof Ishak of Singapore bore this spelling with distinction.
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In the American context, Yusof is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2011–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Yusof is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #14174), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yusof has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 6 | — |
The Story of Yusof
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Yusof is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Yusof are most likely born between 2011 and 2021.
How rare is Yusof?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Yusof — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2011–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #14174 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12244 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2024