Total births
2,069
Boys' name · since 1978
Hussain
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 2,069 babies named Hussain, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1667
- among boys today
- 2,069
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Hussain currently ranks #1667 among boys' names in America, with 2,069 babies recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Hussain recorded 2,069 times among boys since 1978, holding rank #1667 nationally today, ahead of 88% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #1667 among boys today
- 2,069 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hussain is currently the #1667 boys' name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 2,069 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1667
- among boys today
- 2,069
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Hussain vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1667
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Hussain was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
101 babies were named Hussain in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Hussain compares
2,069 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Hussain's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hussain | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,069 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 101 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hussain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hussain's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 101, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hussain at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,667
Active since
1978
Hussain popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 101
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Hussain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hussain's strongest decade.
782 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Hussain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s 140
1980s
140 births
- 1990s 213
1990s
213 births
- 2000s
2000s
401 births
- 2010s
2010s
782 births
- 2020s
2020s
525 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 782 births (38% of all-time use).
How Hussain compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hussain's total volume
Hussain vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hussain by state
Where Hussain concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 235 | 11.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 198 | 9.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 166 | 8.0% |
| #4 | California | | 117 | 5.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 88 | 4.3% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 41 | 2.0% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 31 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 20 | 1.0% |
New York share of Hussain's total US births 11.4%
Even split
235 of 2,069 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Hussain appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hussain? ▼
2,069 babies have been named Hussain since 1978. It currently ranks #1667 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 101 births.
When was Hussain most popular? ▼
Hussain was most popular in the 2010s decade with 782 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Hussain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hussain are New York (235 births), Michigan (198 births), Texas (166 births).
How long has the name Hussain been used? ▼
Hussain has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 48 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hussain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hussein, Huston, Husam, Husain, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hussain's data
- Hussain's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (782 total births) through the 2020s (525) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Hussains (235 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Hussain
Nearby Names Like Hussain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hussain
Hussein Boy
#1657 3,402 births
Huston Boy
#6835 2,714 births
Husam Boy
444 births
Husain Boy
#6290 412 births
Hussien Boy
280 births
Compare Hussain side by side: Hussain vs Hussein Hussain vs Huston Hussain vs Husam
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1978–2025 (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. "Hussain: #1667 Boys' Name - 2,069 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hussain. 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 Hussain 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 June 2026.