Hussain Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Hussain means 'handsome'
Meaning of the Name Hussain
Hussain is a name of Arabic origin which means 'handsome'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'husn', meaning beauty. Hussain is also a popular name in Islamic culture, as it is the name of the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. The name holds great significance and is associated with bravery, righteousness, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Hussain
The popularity for the name Hussain peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 100 births, which ranked number 3,591 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Hussain had the most male births in 2018 with 100, which ranked number 1,625 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Hussain has increased sharply over the last ten years from 60 births to 88 births, an increase of 46.67%. Among males, Hussain has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 60 births to 88 births, an increase of 46.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hussain
- 20 Year Trend of Hussain: 151.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Hussain: 46.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hussain: 46.67%
Popularity of Hussain by State
For males, Hussain was most popular in Northeastern states with 19 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 13 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Hussain. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | 1399 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 7 | 1044 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 9 | 748 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 13 | 927 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 11 | 1560 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Hussain
- Total Births of Hussain: 91 (3.90%)
- Male Births of Hussain: 91 (3.90%)
Given the upward trend of Hussain over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.90% increase in total births, for a total of 91 births in 2024. Male births for Hussain have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 91 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.90%.