Rising since 1990, #1,942 for boys today.
Popularity of Hussain since 1978
Babies named Hussain per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 213 |
| 2000s | 401 |
| 2010s | 782 |
| 2020s | 525 |
Meaning & origin
Hussain is a name of Arabic origin, derived from Hasan meaning 'handsome' or 'good'. It holds profound significance in Islam, particularly in Shia tradition, as the name of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The name has been in use in the United States since at least 1978, and it has been steadily rising in popularity, especially since 1990. In 2025, it ranked 1942, with about 1 in 21,621 boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2024, and it is most frequently chosen by families in Michigan, New Jersey, and New York. The name remains a strong, culturally rich choice that connects to a deep historical and religious legacy.
Hussain is a diminutive of the Arabic name Hasan, meaning 'handsome' or 'good'. It is deeply revered in Islam as the name of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a central figure in Shia Islam. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world for centuries.
Where Hussain is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hussain” around the world
Where Hussain lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hus, Huss, Sain
Sibling names for Hussain
Names that share Hussain's style, for a brother or sister.
