Hussain is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1840 in 2023 with 87 recorded births. This places Hussain in the top 13% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 101 births ranking #1662. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 222.2%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 19,639 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.