How old is someone named Yousef?
The average Yousef is 15 years old.
Half of all living Yousefs are between 6 and 21.
When was Yousef popular?
Most of the Yousefs in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 50 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 326 | 310 |
| 1990s | 681 | 660 |
| 2000s | 1,482 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 2,718 | 2,700 |
| 2020s | 1,751 | 1,700 |
How many Yousefs are still alive?
About 6,900 Yousefs are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 7,000 babies named Yousef since 1970.
Nearly every Yousef ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Yousef?
More than half of living Yousefs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 10%
- Gen Z 34%
- Gen Alpha 55%
Is Yousef an old name?
No. Yousef is one of the youngest names around: younger than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Yousef will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Yousef a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Yousefs are men.
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Yousef's name twin is Zainab. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Zainab's age curve is the closest match to Yousef's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Yousef
How old is the average Yousef?
The average Yousef in the US is 15 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Yousef?
About 6,900 Yousefs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,000 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Yousef most popular?
In 2025, when about 350 baby boys were named Yousef.
Is Yousef a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 55% of living Yousefs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this