UK boy's name
Youssouf
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "Joseph" or "he will increase".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Youssouf is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Youssouf popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Youssouf. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Youssouf ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Youssouf.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Youssouf as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Youssouf mean?
The name Youssouf has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic root word "yūsuf," which means "he will add" or "increase." This name can be traced back to ancient times, as it is mentioned in the Quran and the Bible as the name of the prophet Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob.
The earliest recorded use of the name Youssouf dates back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic era. It was a popular name among Arab populations and quickly spread to other regions as Islam expanded. Variations of the name, such as Yusef and Yusuf, are found in various cultures influenced by the Arabic language and Islamic traditions.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Youssouf was Youssouf Salah Ed-Dine, also known as Saladin (1137-1193 CE). He was a renowned Kurdish Muslim sultan who led the Ayyubid dynasty and played a significant role in the Crusades, recapturing Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187 CE.
Another famous bearer of the name was Youssouf Rachi (1040-1105 CE), a renowned Jewish rabbi and scholar from Troyes, France, who authored influential commentaries on the Talmud and the Bible.
In the 12th century, Youssouf Ibn Tashfin (1061-1106 CE) was a Berber Almoravid ruler who played a crucial role in the spread of Islam in North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.
During the 13th century, Youssouf Al-Sahili (1185-1240 CE) was a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of planetary movements.
In more recent history, Youssouf Mulumbu (born 1987) is a professional football player from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who has played for various clubs in Europe, including West Bromwich Albion and Celtic.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Youssouf over time
The chart below shows babies named Youssouf registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Youssouf, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Youssouf by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Youssouf was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4655 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Youssouf
- Yusuf 11,801
- Yahya 5,758
- Yunus 2,009
- Yaseen 1,799
- Yasin 1,797
- Yuvraj 1,605
- Yaqub 1,517
- Yousef 1,489
- Yousuf 1,454
- Yasir 1,056
- Yash 876
- Youssef 749
FAQ
Youssouf: questions and answers
How popular is the name Youssouf in the UK right now?
In 2014, Youssouf was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Youssouf most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Youssouf in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Youssouf?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "Joseph" or "he will increase".
How many people are called Youssouf in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Youssouf across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.