Boy nameCurrently #1,654 in the USSteady
Hussein
//huˈseɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20157 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hussein's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hussein's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hussein |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 53 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 62 |
| 1998 | 68 |
| 1999 | 71 |
| 2000 | 87 |
| 2001 | 73 |
| 2002 | 96 |
| 2003 | 82 |
| 2004 | 79 |
| 2005 | 84 |
| 2006 | 80 |
| 2007 | 91 |
| 2008 | 82 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 91 |
| 2011 | 95 |
| 2012 | 96 |
| 2013 | 115 |
| 2014 | 116 |
| 2015 | 135 |
| 2016 | 123 |
| 2017 | 127 |
| 2018 | 88 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 108 |
| 2024 | 102 |
Hussein through the decades
- Hussein peaked in 2015, when 135 babies were named Hussein in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Hussein has risen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Hussein currently ranks #1,654 in the US and is holding steady.