Yousef Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Yousef means 'God will increase'.
Meaning of the Name Yousef
Yousef is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'God will increase'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef and is considered to be a variation of the name Joseph. Yousef holds religious significance in Islam as it is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran. It is a popular name among Arabic-speaking communities and represents qualities such as strength, righteousness, and devotion.
Popularity of the Name Yousef
The popularity for the name Yousef peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 330 births, which ranked number 1,549 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Yousef had the most female births in 2018 with 5, which ranked number 15,660 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 330, which ranked number 725 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Yousef has increased over the last ten years from 235 births to 254 births, an increase of 8.09%. Among males, Yousef has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 235 births to 254 births, an increase of 8.09%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yousef
- 20 Year Trend of Yousef: 62.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Yousef: 8.09%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Yousef: 8.09%
Popularity of Yousef by State
For males, Yousef was most popular in Midwestern states with 58 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 30 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yousef. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 27 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 19 | 752 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 25 | 416 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 17 | 471 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 5 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 9 | 864 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 10 | 650 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 30 | 519 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 11 | 742 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 10 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 27 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 15 | 481 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yousef
- Total Births of Yousef: 256 (0.78%)
- Male Births of Yousef: 256 (0.78%)
Given the upward trend of Yousef over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.78% increase in total births, for a total of 256 births in 2024. Male births for Yousef have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 256 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.78%.