God increases
Yusef is the Arabic transliteration of the Hebrew name Yosef, known in English as Joseph. It carries the profound meaning of divine addition or growth, referencing the biblical and quranic figure who rose to power in Egypt.
Less common today
Yusef isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,580 in 1990.
Grammy-winning jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer
Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet
Member of the Exonerated Five and New York City Council member
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
