Youssef
Boy name · #1557 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Youssef? In official American birth records, Youssef has been tracked continuously since 1974, giving it 51 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 110 baby boys were named Youssef, placing it at #1557 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1065, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,364 boys born in 2025 was named Youssef.
Babies named Youssef per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 51-year story
Youssef first appears in the Social Security records in 1974, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 193 boys were named Youssef — good for #1042 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Youssef against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Youssef in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Youssef is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Youssef will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Youssef is most common
Geography matters for names, and Youssef is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Youssef is most common in NY (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Youssef is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Youssef
Statistically, parents drawn to Youssef tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Yousef, Yosef, Yusef, Yousuf, and Yousif.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Youssef | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1554 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1599 |
| 2023 | 122 | #1473 |
| 2022 | 140 | #1341 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1461 |
| 2020 | 114 | #1489 |
| 2019 | 151 | #1244 |
| 2018 | 148 | #1244 |
| 2017 | 193 | #1042 |
| 2016 | 191 | #1037 |
| 2015 | 186 | #1065 |
| 2014 | 175 | #1093 |
| 2013 | 173 | #1080 |
| 2012 | 147 | #1212 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1495 |
| 2010 | 110 | #1481 |
| 2009 | 96 | #1638 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2007 | 86 | #1728 |
| 2006 | 100 | #1512 |
| 2005 | 98 | #1478 |
| 2004 | 86 | #1542 |
| 2003 | 96 | #1391 |
| 2002 | 87 | #1459 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1441 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Youssef?
In official American birth records, the name Youssef first appeared in 1974 (over 51 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 51 years.
Is Youssef a popular boy name?
Youssef ranked #1557 among boys in 2025 with 110 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1065.
When was the name Youssef most popular?
Youssef peaked in 2017, when 193 American boys received the name (ranked #1042 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Youssef?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,364 newborn American boys was named Youssef. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.