Hussain
4 countries#406 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hussain was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,204 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 2017 with 129 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,135 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #406 · peaked in 2017 with 126 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,069 births recorded 1978–2025 · currently #1942 · peaked in 2024 with 101 births
Most common in: New York, Michigan, Texas, California, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
116 births recorded 2002–2022 · currently #2095 · peaked in 2022 with 14 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
69 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 2016 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Hussain’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #379 | — |
| 2003 | #423 | ↓44 |
| 2004 | #431 | ↓8 |
| 2005 | #410 | ↑21 |
| 2006 | #472 | ↓62 |
| 2007 | #472 | — |
| 2008 | #477 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #399 | ↑78 |
| 2010 | #413 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #413 | — |
| 2012 | #402 | ↑11 |
| 2013 | #412 | ↓10 |
| 2014 | #406 | ↑6 |
| 2015 | #393 | ↑13 |
| 2016 | #380 | ↑13 |
| 2017 | #365 | ↑15 |
| 2018 | #375 | ↓10 |
| 2019 | #374 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #404 | ↓30 |
| 2021 | #406 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Hussain
Is Hussain a popular name?
Yes — Hussain currently ranks #406 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Hussain more common for boys or girls?
Hussain is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Hussain most popular?
Hussain peaked in 2017 in England & Wales, with 126 recorded births that year.
Is Hussain rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Hussain’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #526 in 1996 to #406 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Hussain?
At least 4,389 babies have been recorded with the name Hussain across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Hussain popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hussain appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Hussain?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Hussain include Cael, Geovanni, Izhaan, Jahkari.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Hussain in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.