Yusuf Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yusuf originates from Arabic and is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add'. It has evolved through different languages, maintaining a strong historical presence due to its biblical significance as Joseph. The name is commonly associated with traits of wisdom and strength, and while it has a significant biblical background, it is widely used in Muslim cultures today.
The name Yusuf is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yusuf has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Yusuf' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5506th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1626th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1490th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 886th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 561st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Yusuf' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yusuf"
Pronunciation
/juːˈsʊf/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Yusuf is derived from the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add' or 'God increases'.
Meaning
He will add, God increases
Language Evolution
Yosef (Hebrew), Yusuf (Arabic), Joseph (English)
Biblical Background
Yusuf is the Arabic version of Joseph, a significant figure in the Bible, known for his story in the Book of Genesis.
Historical Usage
The name has been widely used in Islamic cultures and gained popularity due to its biblical and Quranic associations.
Variants & Derivatives
Yousef, Yousuf, Josef, Joseph
Modern Popularity & Image
Yusuf is a popular name in many Muslim-majority countries and is often associated with wisdom and strength.
Famous People
Yusuf al-Qaradawi, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Yusuf Pathan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yusuf"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Yusuf"
"Yusuf" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5506th of 7552 | 23 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1626th of 10718 | 471 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1490th of 16616 | 864 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 886th of 24088 | 3,300 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 561st of 23106 | 6,097 |
Regional Popularity of "Yusuf" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
51.69% 1518th/2937 |
24.89% 867th/3483 |
61.74% 2172nd/3518 |
48.64% 1967th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.52% 1530th/3685 |
19.80% 886th/4475 |
45.98% 2388th/5194 |
25.33% 1600th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.39% 751st/4582 |
11.64% 601st/5164 |
14.85% 1086th/7313 |
12.43% 928th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.45% 496th/3984 |
7.76% 348th/4487 |
10.41% 710th/6822 |
10.71% 672nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Yusuf" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yusuf"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yusuf" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.