Declining since 2001, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Husam since 1978
Babies named Husam per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Husam entered U.S. naming records in 1978 and saw its peak popularity in 2002, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. In 2025, it ranked 12,008th with a 1-in-341,615 incidence, continuing a gradual decline since 2001. The name's trajectory reflects its consistent but niche use among Arabic-speaking communities and families valuing traditional Islamic names. Despite its low frequency, Husam carries strong cultural resonance due to its warrior-like meaning in Arabic.
Derived from the Arabic root ḥ-s-m, meaning 'to cut, sever.' Husam literally translates to 'sword' or 'sharp blade,' often used in classical Arabic poetry and literature to symbolize strength and decisiveness. Historically common among Muslim families, it appears in medieval Arabic texts and is occasionally given as a compound name, e.g., Husam al-Din ('Sword of the Faith').
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sam, Huso
Variants: Husamuddin, Houssam
Sibling names for Husam
Names that share Husam's style, for a brother or sister.
