How Many People Are Named Alusine?

Complete statistics for the name Alusine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alusine
Very Rare
Arabic, adapted through West African usage

Alusine is a very rare name, with only 20 people born in the US and 20 still living. That makes you 1 in 16,674,330 Americans. It peaked in 2005 with 5 births and most people named Alusine are under 30.

~20
Living in US
1 in 16,674,330
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A West African form of the Arabic name Al-Husayn, meaning little beautiful one or good little one.
🌐
Origin
Arabic, adapted through West African usage
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Compassionate Loyal Thoughtful Resilient
9
Life Path Number

The life path number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep sense of service to others. People connected to this number are often seen as generous souls who care about the greater good and feel drawn to making the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

51,289
Worldwide Bearers
#18,110
Global Rank
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
50,823
🇺🇸 United States
153
🇱🇷 Liberia
134
🇬🇧 England
94
🇳🇱 Netherlands
21
🇬🇲 Gambia
16
🇸🇪 Sweden
9
🇳🇴 Norway
5
🇧🇪 Belgium
4
🇦🇺 Australia
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
20
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 20 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
25
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alusine Through the Generations

Alusine is a name that has seen a steady presence without a significant increase in popularity. With just 20 people born and 20 still living, it's clear why it's considered very rare. The peak year of 2005 had a modest 5 births, indicating a brief moment of interest. More intriguingly, the age distribution shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 100% of the living bearers under 30. This makes Alusine a distinctly modern name, reflecting a contemporary naming trend rather than a legacy choice. The stable trend suggests that while the name was once chosen, it hasn't gained widespread adoption since its initial surge.

✨ Similar Names to Alusine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alusine's Arabic, adapted through West African usage roots

📄 About the Name Alusine

How Many People Have the Name Alusine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20 people in the United States currently share the name Alusine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,674,330 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alusine a Common or Rare Name?

Alusine is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alusine Mean?

Alusine means "A West African form of the Arabic name Al-Husayn, meaning little beautiful one or good little one." and comes from Arabic, adapted through West African usage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alusine in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Alusine Most Popular?

The name Alusine reached peak popularity in 2005, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alusine?

Approximately 20 people named Alusine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,674,330 Americans.

Is Alusine a rare name?

Alusine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,674,330 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alusine mean?

Alusine means "A West African form of the Arabic name Al-Husayn, meaning little beautiful one or good little one." and comes from Arabic, adapted through West African usage origins.

Is Alusine more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Alusine are male and 0% are female.

When was Alusine most popular?

Alusine peaked in 2005 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US20
All-Time Births20
1 in X1 in 16,674,330
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2005
World Rank#18,110
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.