Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Hussam since 1990
Babies named Hussam per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hussam's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Hussam, of Arabic origin meaning 'sword,' entered U.S. records in 1990 and has maintained a steady presence. Its peak year came in 2018, and as of 2025 it ranks 7,194 with approximately 1 in 155,280 male newborns receiving the name. Hussam's trajectory has been stable over the past decade, reflecting its consistent, though modest, appeal among American families with Arabic heritage. The name carries strong cultural resonance across the Arabic-speaking world.
Hussam is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word ḥusām (حسام) meaning 'sword' or 'sharp sword.' It is a traditional name in Arabic-speaking countries, often chosen for its strong and virtuous connotations. The name has been used throughout Islamic history and remains popular in the modern era.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Hussam
Names that share Hussam's style, for a brother or sister.
