Total births
3,402
Boys' name · since 1967
Hussein
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 3,402 babies named Hussein, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1657
- among boys today
- 3,402
- born since 1967
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
3,402 babies have been named Hussein since 1967, making it today's #1657 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Hussein recorded 3,402 times among boys since 1967, holding rank #1657 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 1967 to 2025.
- #1657 among boys today
- 3,402 born since 1967
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hussein is currently the #1657 boys' name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 3,402 born since 1967, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1657
- among boys today
- 3,402
- born since 1967
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Hussein vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1657
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Hussein was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
135 babies were named Hussein in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Hussein compares
3,402 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Hussein's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hussein | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,402 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 135 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hussein's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hussein's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 135, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hussein at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#1,657
Active since
1967
Hussein popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 135
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Hussein by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hussein's strongest decade.
1,069 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Hussein births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 68
1970s
68 births
- 1980s 255
1980s
255 births
- 1990s
1990s
551 births
- 2000s
2000s
865 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,069 births
- 2020s
2020s
588 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,069 births (31% of all-time use).
How Hussein 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 Hussein's total volume
Hussein vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hussein by state
Where Hussein concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 1,182 | 34.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 274 | 8.1% |
| #3 | California | | 260 | 7.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 115 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 87 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 43 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 24 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 21 | 0.6% |
Michigan share of Hussein's total US births 34.7%
Even split
1,182 of 3,402 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Hussein appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hussein? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 3,402 babies named Hussein. Today it holds rank #1657 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 135 births.
When was Hussein most popular? ▼
Hussein was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,069 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Hussein most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hussein are Michigan (1,182 births), New York (274 births), California (260 births).
How long has the name Hussein been used? ▼
Hussein has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 59 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hussein? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Huston, Hussain, Husam, Husain, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hussein's data
- Hussein's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,069 total births) through the 2020s (588) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Husseins (1,182 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Hussein
Nearby Names Like Hussein
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hussein
Huston Boy
#6835 2,714 births
Hussain Boy
#1667 2,069 births
Husam Boy
444 births
Husain Boy
#6290 412 births
Hussien Boy
280 births
Compare Hussein side by side: Hussein vs Huston Hussein vs Hussain Hussein 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, 1967–2025 (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. "Hussein: #1657 Boys' Name - 3,402 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hussein. 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 Hussein 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.