Boy · #10,726 in 2026

Husein

Name: Popularity of the name Husein in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Husein, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Hussein, Hossein, Hussain, Hossain, Huseyn, Hüseyin, Husayn, Husein, Hussin, Hoessein, Houcine, Hocine or Husain, coming from the triconsonantal root ḥ-s-n, is an Arabic name which is the diminutive of Hassan, meaning "good", "handsome" or "beautiful".

Bosnian

Current Rank

#10,726

Peak Rank

#7,415 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2013

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#7415

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Husein

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

Bosnian

The Story of Husein

Husein first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 8 Huseins were born — ranking #7,415 that year. As of 2026, Husein ranks #10,726 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 88 Huseins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Variants & Related Forms of Husein

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Husein. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hasan

Names that sound like Husein

Phonetically similar names — useful when Husein is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Husein

What does the name Husein mean?

What is the origin of the name Husein?

Husein has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Bosnian.

How popular is Husein in 2026?

In 2026, Husein ranks #10,726 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Husein most popular?

Husein reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #7,415 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Husein a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Husein is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Husein?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Husein include Istvan, Rafeeq, Nhat. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Husein?

Common variants and related forms of Husein include Hasan. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Husein

Husein is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 88 births in the dataset. Husein's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #7,415. Use the chart and map above to compare Husein's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.