Total births
412
Boys' name · since 1979
Husain
Husain has 412 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6290
- among boys today
- 412
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Husain is the #6290 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 412 recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Husain has been recorded 412 times among boys since 1979, currently ranked #6290 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #6290 among boys today
- 412 born since 1979
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Husain is currently the #6290 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 412 born since 1979, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6290
- among boys today
- 412
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Husain vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6290
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Husain was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
19 babies were named Husain in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Husain compares
412 Top 48% higher than 52% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Husain's all-time total is 12% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Husain | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 412 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 23 | 22,252 |
Husain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Husain's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Husain at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#6,290
Active since
1979
Husain popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Husain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Husain's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Husain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
73 births
- 1990s
1990s
46 births
- 2000s
2000s
105 births
- 2010s
2010s
103 births
- 2020s
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 105 births (25% of all-time use).
Husain by state
Where Husain concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 2.7% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Husain's total US births 2.7%
Even split
11 of 412 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Husain? ▼
412 babies have been named Husain since 1979. It currently ranks #6290 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 19 births.
When was Husain most popular? ▼
Husain was most popular in the 2000s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Husain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Husain are Texas (11 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Husain been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Husain since 1979 -- 47 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Husain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hussein, Huston, Hussain, Husam, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Husain's data
- Husain's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (105 total births) through the 2020s (79) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Husains (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Husain
Nearby Names Like Husain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Husain
Hussein Boy
#1657 3,402 births
Huston Boy
#6835 2,714 births
Hussain Boy
#1667 2,069 births
Husam Boy
444 births
Hussien Boy
280 births
Compare Husain side by side: Husain vs Hussein Husain vs Huston Husain vs Hussain
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Husain
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Husain: #6290 Boys' Name - 412 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/husain. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Husain draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.