Yusef
boy name#1886 in 2025Yusef entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #1083 in 1972, ranks #1886 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1962–2025
#1886
rank today
#1083
peak (1972)
83
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2420 |
| 1970s | #1291 |
| 1980s | #1838 |
| 1990s | #1788 |
| 2000s | #1963 |
| 2010s | #2125 |
| 2020s | #2129 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yusef has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Yusef are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yusef alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yusef in 2025?
- Yusef ranks #1886 among US boy names in 2025, with 83 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yusef most popular?
- Yusef peaked in 1972, reaching #1083 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yusef with classmates?
- Yusef will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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