Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Yusuf.
National Rank (2025)
#450
All-Time Peak Rank
#450 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
11,455
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Yusuf Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Yusuf
According to SSA data, Yusuf achieved its highest historical rank of #450 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 698 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 49.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 59 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Yusuf scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+49.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record698Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
59Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:5
1950s:0
1960s:49
1970s:392
1980s:446
1990s:736
2000s:2,003
2010s:4,357
2020s:3,467
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesYu-suf
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with Y, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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