Rising since 1985, #1,886 for boys today.
Popularity of Hussein since 1967
Babies named Hussein per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 255 |
| 1990s | 551 |
| 2000s | 865 |
| 2010s | 1,069 |
| 2020s | 588 |
Meaning & origin
Hussein has been recorded in U.S. births since 1967, reflecting its steady use among American Muslim families. The name reached its peak rank of 1886 in 2022, with notable popularity in states like Michigan, New York, and California, home to large Arab and Muslim communities. Since 1985, the name has been on a trajectory of increasing use, mirroring broader demographic trends. With a 1-in-20,579 frequency, Hussein remains a distinct choice that honors a revered historical figure, while its elegant brevity and strong sound appeal to parents seeking a meaningful name with deep religious and cultural roots.
Hussein is a diminutive form of Hasan, derived from the Arabic root ḥ-s-n, meaning 'good, beautiful, handsome.' It is particularly revered in Islam as the name of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, making it a deeply significant name in Shia tradition. Historically prevalent throughout the Muslim world, it has been borne by numerous scholars, rulers, and cultural figures.
Where Hussein is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hussein” around the world
Where Hussein lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Huss, Hus
Sibling names for Hussein
Names that share Hussein's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aisha, Fatima, Zaynab, Layla, Mariam, Fatimah, Syeda, Zainab, Zeinab, Batool, Batoul, Fatema, Haleema, Halimah, Nusaybah, Abiha, Faduma, Fathima, Fatuma, Hasina, Khadeeja, Khadeejah, Maimuna, Nusaiba, Raziyah, Rukiya, Sagal, Sumeya, Zeynab, Idil, Nusayba, Fatemah, Hadija, Hajira, Hasana, Kowsar, Manahil, Maymunah, Nasteho, Nusaibah, Sharifah, Zayneb
Brothers: Hasan, Ali, Omar, Yusuf, Ibrahim, Abbas, Abdullah, Ahmad, Bilal, Hashim, Hassan, Jawad, Jihad, Kareem, Mahdi, Mohamad, Mohamed, Mohammad, Mohammed, Muhammad, Muhammed, Syed, Umar, Usman, Abdulla, Abu, Abubakar, Abubakr, Akbar, Baraka, Haider, Hasaan, Hashem, Jafar, Md, Mehdi, Mohsin, Mubarak, Muhamed, Muhammadali, Mujtaba, Murtaza, Othman, Raza, Reza, Rizwan, Sayed, Shahid, Shariff, Yazid, Zubair, Abdikadir, Alhassan, Haidar, Hammad, Mohamud, Mohsen, Muhamad, Sharief, Umer, Zubayr, Abas, Abass, Abdifatah, Abou, Alhasan, Arafat, Awais, Bilaal, Humzah, Kazim, Mohmmad, Ramadan, Rehman, Salmaan, Seyed, Siddiq, Sufyaan, Uthman, Yehia
