Yusef

Yusef is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 104 boys in the United States.

Yusef at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yusef

Yusef belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Yusef first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1097 in 1972, and in 2024 104 babies received the name — 3,032 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yusef in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#1097 in 1972
Peak year
2024
Babies named Yusef in 2024
104
Total since 1880
3,032

Yusef in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#878 in 2011
Babies named Yusef in 2025
29
Total since 1996
520

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yusef mean?

The meaning of Yusef is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Yusef a boy or girl name?

Yusef is a boy name. In 2024, 104 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yusef?

Yusef comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Yusef?

Yusef first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #1097 in 1972, and 104 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].