Muhammadyusuf
Muhammadyusuf: A combination of two Arabic masculine names meaning "praised one" and "he increases".
Name Census estimates that about 223 living Americans carry the first name Muhammadyusuf. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Muhammadyusuf today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Muhammadyusuf births was 2024 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Muhammadyusuf. 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.
People living today
223
~ 1 in 1,537,015 Americans
Peak year
2024
48 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,725
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Muhammadyusuf: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Muhammadyusuf from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 190 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muhammadyusuf 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 Muhammadyusuf during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Muhammadyusufs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the most babies named Muhammadyusuf, while Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 44 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Muhammadyusuf
The name Muhammadyusuf is a combination of two Arabic names – Muhammad and Yusuf. It has its origins in the Middle East and the Arabic-speaking world, with roots dating back to ancient times.
Muhammad is one of the most revered names in Islam, as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of the Islamic faith. The name Muhammad means "praised" or "praiseworthy" in Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "to praise."
Yusuf, on the other hand, is the Arabic name for Joseph, the son of the Biblical patriarch Jacob. In the Quran, Yusuf is portrayed as a virtuous and wise man who rose to a position of power in Egypt. The name Yusuf means "he will add" or "he will increase" in Arabic.
The combination of these two names, Muhammadyusuf, is believed to have been used as early as the 7th century CE, during the time of the early Islamic caliphates. It was likely given to individuals as a sign of respect and reverence for the Prophet Muhammad and the Biblical figure Joseph.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Muhammadyusuf. One of the earliest recorded examples is Muhammadyusuf al-Kindi, an Arab philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the House of Wisdom, a renowned center of learning in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another famous Muhammadyusuf was Muhammadyusuf Qadri, a Sufi saint and scholar who lived in the 15th century CE in present-day Pakistan. He was renowned for his spiritual teachings and is revered by many Sufi orders in South Asia.
In the 16th century, there was Muhammadyusuf Naqshbandi, a prominent Naqshbandi Sufi master from Central Asia. He played a significant role in spreading the Naqshbandi Sufi order throughout the region.
During the 19th century, Muhammadyusuf Khan was a renowned ruler of the Barakzai dynasty in Afghanistan. He served as the Emir of Afghanistan from 1842 to 1859 and was known for his efforts to modernize the country.
More recently, in the 20th century, Muhammadyusuf Elmi was an influential Afghan poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of his country.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Muhammadyusuf throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural and religious significance in the Islamic world and beyond.
People
Muhammadyusuf + last name combinations
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FAQ
Muhammadyusuf: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Muhammadyusuf?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 223 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Muhammadyusuf 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 1,537,015 US residents.
Is Muhammadyusuf a common name?
We classify Muhammadyusuf as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 224 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Muhammadyusuf most popular?
The single biggest year for Muhammadyusuf was 2024, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Muhammadyusuf is about 4 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 Muhammadyusuf in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Muhammadyusuf a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Muhammadyusuf 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 Muhammadyusuf still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Muhammadyusuf 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 Muhammadyusuf 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 Americans are named Muhammadyusuf?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.