Mohammadyousuf
Arabic masculine name meaning "son of Joseph, the prophet".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mohammadyousuf. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mohammadyousuf today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mohammadyousuf births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mohammadyousuf. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mohammadyousuf. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,408
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Mohammadyousuf: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mohammadyousuf by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mohammadyousuf during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mohammadyousuf
The name Mohammadyousuf is a combination of two distinct names - Mohammad and Yousuf. It finds its origins in the Arabic language and has strong cultural and religious ties to the Islamic faith.
Mohammad is a name derived from the Arabic root words "hamd" and "hamid," meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy." It is the name of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam and a central figure in the religion. The name has been widely used among Muslims since the 7th century AD, as a way to honor and revere the Prophet.
Yousuf, on the other hand, is the Arabic rendering of the biblical name Joseph. It is traced back to the Hebrew name "Yosef," which means "he will add" or "he will increase." This name has its roots in the Old Testament and is associated with the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel.
The combination of these two names, Mohammadyousuf, is not uncommon in certain regions of the Middle East and South Asia, particularly among Muslim communities. It is believed to bring together the reverence for the Prophet Muhammad and the significance of the biblical figure Joseph.
One of the earliest recorded examples of this name can be found in the 12th century, in the form of Mohammad Yousuf Ghaznavi, a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived in the Ghaznavid Empire (modern-day Afghanistan and parts of Iran).
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures bearing the name Mohammadyousuf or its variations:
1. Mohammad Yousuf Khan (1585-1653), also known as Mohammadyousuf Mirza, was a Mughal prince and the son of Emperor Jahangir. He was a prominent figure in the Mughal court and played a significant role in the succession struggles of the empire.
2. Mohammad Yousuf Khan (1793-1867), commonly referred to as Navvab Sikandar Jah, was a Nizam (ruler) of the Hyderabad State in the Deccan region of India. He is remembered for his patronage of literature and arts.
3. Mohammad Yousuf (1914-2005), better known as Allamah Mohammadyousuf, was a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Pakistan. He was widely respected for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his efforts in promoting religious education.
4. Mohammad Yousuf (born 1974), also known as Yousuf Youhana, is a former Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team between 1998 and 2007. He is considered one of the greatest batsmen in Pakistan's cricket history.
5. Mohammad Yousuf Siddiqui (1892-1976) was an Indian Muslim scholar, writer, and politician. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played a significant role in the drafting of the Indian Constitution.
While the name Mohammadyousuf is not as commonly used in modern times, it remains a part of the cultural and linguistic heritage of various regions, particularly those with strong Islamic influences and traditions.
People
Mohammadyousuf + last name combinations
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FAQ
Mohammadyousuf: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mohammadyousuf?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mohammadyousuf going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mohammadyousuf a common name?
We classify Mohammadyousuf as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mohammadyousuf most popular?
The single biggest year for Mohammadyousuf was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mohammadyousuf is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mohammadyousuf in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mohammadyousuf a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mohammadyousuf in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mohammadyousuf still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mohammadyousuf in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mohammadyousuf can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Mohammadyousuf?
Find out how many people share the name Mohammadyousuf on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.