Hussein
Boy name · #1894 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
In 2025, 83 baby boys were named Hussein, placing it at #1894 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1307, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 21,687 boys born in 2025 was named Hussein.
The 58-year story
Hussein first appears in the Social Security records in 1967, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 135 boys were named Hussein — good for #1307 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Hussein per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Hussein in class?
Hussein scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Hussein will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Hussein is most common
Geography matters for names, and Hussein is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Husseins were MI (20), NY (16), CA (6), TX (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Hussein
Statistically, parents drawn to Hussein tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Hussain, Heston, Tenzin, Kalvin, and Kain.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Hussein | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #1886 |
| 2024 | 102 | #1650 |
| 2023 | 108 | #1608 |
| 2022 | 98 | #1720 |
| 2021 | 99 | #1667 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1634 |
| 2019 | 83 | #1823 |
| 2018 | 88 | #1744 |
| 2017 | 127 | #1384 |
| 2016 | 123 | #1419 |
| 2015 | 135 | #1307 |
| 2014 | 116 | #1432 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1433 |
| 2012 | 96 | #1617 |
| 2011 | 95 | #1611 |
| 2010 | 91 | #1687 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1497 |
| 2008 | 82 | #1802 |
| 2007 | 91 | #1669 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1738 |
| 2005 | 84 | #1619 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1629 |
| 2003 | 82 | #1548 |
| 2002 | 96 | #1372 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1617 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hussein a popular boy name?
Hussein ranked #1894 among boys in 2025 with 83 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1307.
When was the name Hussein most popular?
Hussein peaked in 2015, when 135 American boys received the name (ranked #1307 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Hussein?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 21,687 newborn American boys was named Hussein. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.