Hussein
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Husayn.
Every Hussein since 1967 — 3,402 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hussein
Hussein is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,894 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 3,402 American babies have been named Hussein. Its peak came in 2015, when 135 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Hussein stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hussein year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #1,894 |
| 2024 | 102 | #1,655 |
| 2023 | 108 | #1,614 |
| 2022 | 98 | #1,725 |
| 2021 | 99 | #1,672 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1,639 |
| 2019 | 83 | #1,829 |
| 2018 | 88 | #1,751 |
| 2017 | 127 | #1,390 |
| 2016 | 123 | #1,420 |
| 2015 | 135 | #1,311 |
| 2014 | 116 | #1,433 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1,438 |
| 2012 | 96 | #1,622 |
| 2011 | 95 | #1,613 |
| 2010 | 91 | #1,692 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1,502 |
| 2008 | 82 | #1,807 |
| 2007 | 91 | #1,675 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1,748 |
| 2005 | 84 | #1,623 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1,638 |
| 2003 | 82 | #1,553 |
| 2002 | 96 | #1,372 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1,620 |
| 2000 | 87 | #1,422 |
| 1995 | 63 | #1,518 |
| 1990 | 53 | #1,575 |
| 1985 | 29 | #1,986 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,574 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,643 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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Famous people named Hussein
- Hussein of Jordan Politician · 1935–1999
- Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca Politician · 1853–1931
- Hussein Kamel of Egypt Politician · 1853–1917
- Hussein Onn Politician · 1922–1990
- Hussein Ahmed Salah Athlete · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hussein mean?
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Husayn.
How popular is the name Hussein in 2025?
Hussein ranked #1,894 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hussein?
3,402 babies have been named Hussein in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hussein most popular?
Hussein peaked in 2015, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Hussein a boy or girl name?
Hussein is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hussein rising or falling?
Hussein has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hussein?
Well-known people named Hussein include Hussein of Jordan (politician), Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca (politician), Hussein Kamel of Egypt (politician).