Total births
263
Boys' name · since 1996
Youssouf
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 263 babies named Youssouf, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9392
- among boys today
- 263
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Youssouf is the #9392 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 263 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Youssouf has been recorded 263 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #9392 nationally and more common than 34% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #9392 among boys today
- 263 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Youssouf is currently the #9392 boys' name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 263 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9392
- among boys today
- 263
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Youssouf vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9392
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Youssouf was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
18 babies were named Youssouf in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Youssouf compares
263 43th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Youssouf's all-time total is 28% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Youssouf | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 263 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Youssouf's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Youssouf's full recorded timeline at 2012, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2004, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Youssouf at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#9,392
Active since
1996
Youssouf popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Youssouf by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Youssouf's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Youssouf births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s
2000s
85 births
- 2010s
2010s
108 births
- 2020s
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 108 births (41% of all-time use).
Youssouf by state
Where Youssouf concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 74 | 28.1% |
New York share of Youssouf's total US births 28.1%
74 of 263 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Youssouf? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 263 babies named Youssouf. Today it holds rank #9392 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 18 births.
When was Youssouf most popular? ▼
Youssouf was most popular in the 2010s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Youssouf most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Youssouf are New York (74 births).
How long has the name Youssouf been used? ▼
Youssouf has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Youssouf? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yousef, Youssef, Young, Yousuf, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Youssouf's data
- Youssouf's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (108 total births) through the 2020s (57) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Youssoufs (74 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Youssouf
Nearby Names Like Youssouf
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Youssouf
Yousef Boy
#767 7,003 births
Youssef Boy
#1604 3,705 births
Young Boy
2,234 births
Yousuf Boy
#1802 1,752 births
Yousif Boy
#2202 1,736 births
Compare Youssouf side by side: Youssouf vs Yousef Youssouf vs Youssef Youssouf vs Young
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Youssouf
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Youssouf: #9392 Boys' Name - 263 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/youssouf. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Youssouf draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.