Youssef is a distinctive choice, ranked #1162 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Youssef in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1162
About the Name Youssef
Youssef has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 366 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #748 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Youssef is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Youssef
Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Youssef per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Youssef in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Youssef has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 366 places in the last five years. Its peak was #748 in 2016. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Youssef is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Youssef include: Youssef Chippo — Youssef Chippo is a Moroccan former footballer.; Youssef Rajji — Youssef "Joe" Rajji is a Lebanese diplomat who has served as minister of foreign affairs and emigrants in the cabinet of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam since...; Youssef Baba — Youssef Baba is a retired middle-distance runner from Morocco..
Youssef does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Youssefs in the wild.
24
UK babies named Youssef (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 366 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Youssef
Likely around 1 other Youssef in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Youssef
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Youssef Chippo is a Moroccan former footballer. He was a renowned midfielder for the Morocco national team during the 1990s, and was a member of the team that participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Youssef "Joe" Rajji is a Lebanese diplomat who has served as minister of foreign affairs and emigrants in the cabinet of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam since February 2025. He previously served as Lebanon's ambassador to Jordan from 2022 to 2025.
Youssef Baba is a retired middle-distance runner from Morocco. He competed in the 1500 m event at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics with the best result of 12th place in 2000.
Youssef En-Nesyri is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and the Morocco national team. After representing local youth teams, especially the King Mohammed VI football academy, En-Nesyri spent the first eight years of his career in Spain, representing Málaga, Leganés and Sevilla.
Michael Youssef is an Egyptian-American pastor. He is the founding rector and senior pastor of the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia, and the executive president of Leading the Way.
Youssef Boughanem is a Moroccan-Belgian professional Muay Thai fighter, kickboxer, and mixed martial artist. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium, Rajadamnern Stadium, Omnoi Stadium, WMC, WBC, ISKA, WKN, WAKO, Thai Fight, MAX Muay Thai, and IBF champion.
Youssef Wali Faeq Amyn is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Cypriot First Division club AEK Larnaca. Born in Germany, he plays for the Iraq national team.