How Many People Are Named Husein?

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

Husein
Very Rare
Arabic

Husein means 'to rule' and is a name steeped in history. Only 86 people named Husein live in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,842,107 Americans. The majority, 72%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,002
Living in US
1 in 330,788
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To rule
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and reliability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

73,664
Worldwide Bearers
#13,293
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
20,228
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
10,870
🇹🇿 Tanzania
7,659
🇸🇴 Somalia
7,180
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6,115
🇸🇩 Sudan
3,966
🇸🇴 Somaliland
3,883
🇺🇬 Uganda
2,532
🇱🇾 Libya
1,653
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,236

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
86 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
63
Would be under 30 (72%)
25
Would be 30–60 (28%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 88 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
53
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Husein Through the Generations

Husein saw its peak popularity in 2000 with 8 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, most people named Husein are young, with 63 under 30 and only 25 aged between 30 and 60. This makes it a name that's very much of the moment, with a strong presence among younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Husein

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Husein's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Husein

How Many People Have the Name Husein?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,002 people in the United States currently share the name Husein. That works out to roughly 1 in every 330,788 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Husein a Common or Rare Name?

Husein 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 Husein Mean?

Husein means "to rule" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Husein Most Popular?

The name Husein reached peak popularity in 2000, with 8 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 Husein?

Approximately 1,002 people named Husein live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,002. That works out to roughly 1 in 330,788 Americans.

Is Husein a rare name?

Husein is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 330,788 Americans has this name.

What does the name Husein mean?

Husein means "to rule" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Husein more male or female?

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

When was Husein most popular?

Husein peaked in 2000 with 8 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 US1,002
All-Time Births1,002
1 in X1 in 330,788
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2000
World Rank#13,293
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.