Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Hussien

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

Current Rank

#10,860

Peak Rank

#4,120 (2001)

Total Babies

280

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2022

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#4120

Peak Rank

280

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hussien

Hussien first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 19 Hussiens were born — ranking #4,120 that year. As of 2026, Hussien ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 280 Hussiens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hussien

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

Hassan
Husain
Hossain
Husson
Husayn
Hosein
Hessen
Hussy
Hasten
Hussein
Hussain
Hussey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hussien

What does the name Hussien mean?

Hussien is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hussien in 2026?

In 2026, Hussien ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Hussien most popular?

Hussien reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #4,120 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hussien most popular?

Hussien has historically been most popular in Michigan, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hussien.

Is Hussien a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hussien?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hussien include Alhaji, Dyshawn, Coleby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hussien

Hussien is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 280 births in the dataset. Hussien's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #4,120. Use the chart and map above to compare Hussien'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.