Hussain
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Husayn.
Every Hussain since 1978 — 2,069 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hussain
Hussain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,947 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,069 American babies have been named Hussain. Its peak came in 2024, when 101 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hussain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hussain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #1,947 |
| 2024 | 101 | #1,665 |
| 2023 | 87 | #1,840 |
| 2022 | 88 | #1,832 |
| 2021 | 80 | #1,907 |
| 2020 | 90 | #1,725 |
| 2019 | 91 | #1,728 |
| 2018 | 100 | #1,630 |
| 2017 | 97 | #1,635 |
| 2016 | 93 | #1,690 |
| 2015 | 86 | #1,772 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,186 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,051 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,191 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,010 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,220 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2,365 |
| 2008 | 54 | #2,390 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,331 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,898 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,191 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2,510 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,641 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,714 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2,449 |
| 2000 | 31 | #2,884 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,420 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,512 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,128 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,280 |
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Famous people named Hussain
- Hussain Muhammad Ershad Politician · 1930–2019
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hussain mean?
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Husayn.
How popular is the name Hussain in 2025?
Hussain ranked #1,947 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hussain?
2,069 babies have been named Hussain in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hussain most popular?
Hussain peaked in 2024, when 101 newborns received the name.
Is Hussain a boy or girl name?
Hussain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hussain rising or falling?
Hussain is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hussain?
Well-known people named Hussain include Hussain Muhammad Ershad (politician).