Husain
Every Husain since 1979 — 412 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Husain
Husain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,221 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 412 American babies have been named Husain. Its peak came in 2021, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Husain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Husain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,221 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,296 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,319 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,272 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4,995 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,721 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,451 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,494 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,158 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,325 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,247 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,098 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,726 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,109 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,175 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,841 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,300 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,909 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,400 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,893 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,885 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,420 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,422 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,335 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,486 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,703 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,637 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,489 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,819 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Husain in 2025?
Husain ranked #9,221 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Husain?
412 babies have been named Husain in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Husain most popular?
Husain peaked in 2021, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Husain a boy or girl name?
Husain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Husain rising or falling?
Husain is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.