Hussain is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3137 in 1998 with 25 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 101 births ranking #1662. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 76,453 boys born was named Hussain. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Hussain is an Arabic name from the same admired family as Hasan and Hassan, often explained as a diminutive form carrying the sense of beauty or goodness. It has deep emotional and religious resonance in Muslim naming.
The name is especially revered through Husayn ibn Ali, a central figure in Islamic history. Its use remains widespread across Muslim communities and traditions.