Total births
88
Boys' name · since 1981
Husein
Husein has 88 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 88
- total births
- 1981–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
88 boys have been named Husein since 1981, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Husein recorded 88 times among boys since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2013.
- 88 total births
- 1981–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
88 boys have been named Husein since 1981, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 88
- total births
- 1981–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Husein was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
8 babies were named Husein in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Husein's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Husein splits its recorded history at 2003: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Husein at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Husein popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2013
- Peak year (2000)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Husein by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Husein's strongest decade.
39 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Husein births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
39 births
- 2010s
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 39 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Husein? ▼
88 babies have been named Husein since 1981. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 2000 with 8 births.
When was Husein most popular? ▼
Husein was most popular in the 2000s decade with 39 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
How long has the name Husein been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Husein since 1981 -- 33 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Husein? ▼
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 Husein's data
- Husein's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (39 total births) through the 2010s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Husein
Nearby Names Like Husein
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Husein
Hussein Boy
#1657 3,402 births
Huston Boy
#6835 2,714 births
Hussain Boy
#1667 2,069 births
Husam Boy
444 births
Husain Boy
#6290 412 births
Compare Husein side by side: Husein vs Hussein Husein vs Huston Husein vs Hussain
Related Names
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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, 1981–2013 (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. "Husein: Baby Name Since 1981 - 88 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/husein. 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 Husein 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.