How Many People Are Named Husain?

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

Husain
Very Rare
Arabic

Husain means 'to embrace' and symbolizes warmth and closeness. Only 395 people named Husain live in the US today, making up just 1 in 835,586 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2021 with 19 births, showing it's still gaining traction.

~3,218
Living in US
1 in 102,999
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To embrace
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Warm Caring Strong Compassionate
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

102,605
Worldwide Bearers
#9,945
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
39,074
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
22,031
🇮🇩 Indonesia
13,147
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
8,065
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,578
🇧🇭 Bahrain
2,516
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,991
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,755
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1,596
🇱🇾 Libya
1,469

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
395 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
303
Would be under 30 (75%)
101
Would be 30–60 (25%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 404 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Husain Through the Generations

Husain, a name that's been embraced for its warmth and significance, has seen a slow but steady rise in usage. With only 404 recorded births since records began, it's clear that Husain remains a very rare choice. As of now, 395 people named Husain call the United States home, with the majority being under 30 years old, indicating that it's a name favored by younger parents. The peak year for Husain was 2021, when 19 babies were given this name, suggesting that it's becoming increasingly popular among modern families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 11
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Husain

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Husain's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Husain

How Many People Have the Name Husain?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,218 people in the United States currently share the name Husain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 102,999 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Husain a Common or Rare Name?

Husain 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 Husain Mean?

Husain means "to embrace" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Husain Most Popular?

The name Husain reached peak popularity in 2021, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Husain?

Approximately 3,218 people named Husain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,218. That works out to roughly 1 in 102,999 Americans.

Is Husain a rare name?

Husain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 102,999 Americans has this name.

What does the name Husain mean?

Husain means "to embrace" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Husain more male or female?

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

When was Husain most popular?

Husain peaked in 2021 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US3,218
All-Time Births3,218
1 in X1 in 102,999
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2021
World Rank#9,945
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.