Youssouf is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "God increases". It is derived from the Arabic phrase "Ya Umm Yusuf" which translates to "O Mother of Joseph", referring to the story in the Quran about Maryam (Mary) and her son Yusuf (Joseph). The name Youssouf has been widely used throughout the Muslim world and has gained popularity among non-Muslims as well, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. It is also a popular name among French-speaking communities due to its use by French author Gustave Flaubert in his novel "Salammbô".
The given statistics illustrate the frequency of the name Youssouf among newborns in the United States over a span of nearly three decades, from 1996 to 2023.
Starting with just 6 births in 1996, the number of babies named Youssouf fluctuated annually. There was an increase to 7 births in 1997, followed by peaks of 14 births in 2001 and 15 births in 2009. Despite some fluctuations, such as a dip to 5 births in 2004, the trend showed overall growth over time.
Between 2010 and 2014, there was consistency with an average of around 13 births per year. After a slight decrease to 9 births in 2016, the number started to rise again, reaching 18 births in 2018. Although there were some fluctuations in recent years, such as 7 births in both 2020 and 2021, the most recent data shows an increase to 14 births in 2022 and 11 births in 2023.
In total, over this period, there have been 245 babies named Youssouf born in the United States. This demonstrates a steady presence of the name among newborns in the country, with some periods of increased popularity.