Yussef Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Yussef means 'God increases' and has biblical origins.
Meaning of the Name Yussef
Yussef is an Arabic name that means 'God increases'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, which has a similar meaning. The name Yussef has biblical origins, as it is the Arabic form of the name Joseph, who was the eleventh son of Jacob in the Old Testament. Yussef is a popular name in many Arabic-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Yussef
The popularity for the name Yussef peaked in popularity in the year 2004 with 15 births, which ranked number 12,632 out of 29,512 unique names for that year. Yussef had the most male births in 2004 with 15, which ranked number 5,243 out of 13,227 male names. The number of births for the name Yussef has declined over the last ten years from 12 births to 11 births, a decline of -8.33%. Among males, Yussef has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 11 births, a decline of -8.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yussef
- 10 Year Trend of Yussef: -8.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Yussef: -8.33%
Popularity of Yussef by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Yussef. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Yussef in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Yussef is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Yussef
- Total Births of Yussef: 11 (-0.87%)
- Male Births of Yussef: 11 (-0.87%)
Given the downward trend of Yussef over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.87% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Yussef have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.87%.