Hussein
Hussein is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, good, or beautiful.
Origin and history
Hussein is an Arabic masculine name derived from the root H-S-N, meaning handsome or good. It is historically significant as the name of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, the name has seen steady moderate usage over the past several decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,402 babies in the United States have been named Hussein since 1880. It ranks #2201 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1356.
States where it is most popular
- MI (56.7 %)
- NY (13.2 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
- MN (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 255 |
| 1990-2000 | 551 |
| 2000-2010 | 865 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,069 |
| 2020-2029 | 588 |
Famous people named Hussein
- Hussein Chalayan: fashion designer
- Hussein Fatal: rapper, musician
Fun facts
- Historically, Hussein is a diminutive form of the Arabic name Hasan, both sharing the root meaning of good or handsome.
- The name has been borne by numerous historical rulers, royals, and leaders across the Middle East and North Africa.