Hussein
- Pronunciation
- [Hu-ssein]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Good. The Founder Of Shiite Islam Was Named Hussein.
- Origin
- Arabic
Hussein Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,320 baby boys have been named Hussein. The name peaked in 2015 with 135 US births that year (rank #1311). In 2024, ranked #1654 nationally — 343 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Hussein
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hussein births are: Michigan (1,124), California (252), New York (249).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Hussein
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7-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hussein's exact length and starting letter: Habibah, Hackett, Hadarah, Hadiyah, Hadrian.
Quick Facts About Hussein
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Famous People Named Hussein
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Hussein.
- Hussein Onn was the third Prime Minister of Malaysia.
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Compare Hussein to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hussein against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).