Youssef
4 countries#106 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Youssef was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
20,904 births recorded 1946–2022 · currently #106 · peaked in 2015 with 998 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,705 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #1554 · peaked in 2017 with 193 births
Most common in: New York, California, New Jersey, Florida, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
694 births recorded 1988–2022 · peaked in 2016 with 45 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
674 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #907 · peaked in 2016 with 45 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
20 births recorded 1988–2022 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Youssef’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #220 | — |
| 2004 | #198 | ↑22 |
| 2005 | #211 | ↓13 |
| 2006 | #214 | ↓3 |
| 2007 | #198 | ↑16 |
| 2008 | #173 | ↑25 |
| 2009 | #152 | ↑21 |
| 2010 | #143 | ↑9 |
| 2011 | #122 | ↑21 |
| 2012 | #104 | ↑18 |
| 2013 | #86 | ↑18 |
| 2014 | #90 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #67 | ↑23 |
| 2016 | #80 | ↓13 |
| 2017 | #81 | ↓1 |
| 2018 | #82 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #83 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #96 | ↓13 |
| 2021 | #104 | ↓8 |
| 2022 | #106 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Youssef
Is Youssef a popular name?
Yes — Youssef currently ranks #106 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Youssef more common for boys or girls?
Youssef is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Youssef most popular?
Youssef peaked in 2015 in France, with 998 recorded births that year.
Is Youssef rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Youssef’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #833 in 1946 to #106 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Youssef?
At least 25,303 babies have been recorded with the name Youssef across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Youssef popular in more than one country?
Yes — Youssef appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Youssef?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Youssef include Rylen, Suede, Zayvion, Abdulrahman.
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