How Many People Are Named Hossain?
Complete statistics for the name Hossain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hossain is a very rare male name, with only 13 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 25,643,975 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! The majority of folks named Hossain are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 13 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hossain Through the Generations
Hossain has seen steady usage since its peak in 2007 when there were 7 births. Today, all 13 individuals named Hossain are under 30 years old, indicating it's a relatively new name in the American lexicon. With an average age of 16, Hossain is definitely a name for the younger generation, showing no signs of fading away anytime soon.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hossain's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Hossain
How Many People Have the Name Hossain?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,599 people in the United States currently share the name Hossain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,308 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Hossain a Common or Rare Name?
Hossain is classified as 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 Hossain Mean?
Hossain means "derived from Arabic, meaning 'to worship'" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hossain in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hossain Most Popular?
The name Hossain reached peak popularity in 2007, with 7 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 Hossain?
Approximately 12,599 people named Hossain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,599. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,308 Americans.
Is Hossain a rare name?
Hossain is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,308 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hossain mean?
Hossain means "derived from Arabic, meaning 'to worship'" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Hossain more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hossain are male and 0% are female.
When was Hossain most popular?
Hossain peaked in 2007 with 7 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.