Youssouf Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'God increases' or 'God will add', Youssouf is a name of Arabic origin with religious significance.
Meaning of the Name Youssouf
Youssouf is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'God increases' or 'God will add'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'yasa', which means 'to add' or 'to increase'. This name has religious significance and is often used in Islamic cultures. It is believed to bring blessings and abundance to the person who bears it.
Popularity of the Name Youssouf
The popularity for the name Youssouf peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 18 births, which ranked number 11,613 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Youssouf had the most male births in 2018 with 18, which ranked number 5,098 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Youssouf has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 14 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among males, Youssouf has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 14 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Youssouf
- 20 Year Trend of Youssouf: 100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Youssouf: 16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Youssouf: 16.67%
Popularity of Youssouf by State
For males, Youssouf was most popular in Northeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Youssouf. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Youssouf
- Total Births of Youssouf: 14 (1.55%)
- Male Births of Youssouf: 14 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Youssouf over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. Male births for Youssouf have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 14 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.