How Many People Are Named Hussam?
Complete statistics for the name Hussam: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hussam is a very rare name, with only 264 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,250,142 Americans. It peaked in 1999 with 12 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 9 in numerology symbolizes completion and spiritual enlightenment. It's often associated with generosity and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 268 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: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hussam Through the Generations
Hussam is a relatively new name in the US, having seen a rise in popularity since the late 1990s. The fact that there are only 264 people living with this name today, despite 268 total births across all time, suggests a high mortality rate or perhaps a name that's not passed down through generations. The peak year of 1999 had 12 births, indicating a surge in popularity around that time. Interestingly, 88% of those named Hussam are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with the older demographics of names like 'Smith' or 'Johnson', which tend to have a much broader age range.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hussam's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Hussam
How Many People Have the Name Hussam?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 264 people in the United States currently share the name Hussam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,250,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hussam a Common or Rare Name?
Hussam 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hussam in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hussam Most Popular?
The name Hussam reached peak popularity in 1999, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Hussam?
Approximately 264 people named Hussam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,250,142 Americans.
Is Hussam a rare name?
Hussam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,250,142 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hussam mean?
The meaning and origin of Hussam are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Hussam more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hussam are male and 0% are female.
When was Hussam most popular?
Hussam peaked in 1999 with 12 births that year. Current trend: 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.