UK boy's name
Hussam
A masculine Arabic name meaning "swordsman".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hussam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hussam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 9 births.
This profile covers 86 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Hussam. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hussam ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 9 boys were registered as Hussam.
- • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hussam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
9 births
Estimated living
85
2026
Meaning
What does Hussam mean?
The name Hussam has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "husam," which means "sword" or "scimitar." This connection to a weapon suggests a historical association with strength, bravery, and warrior culture.
In Islamic tradition, the name Hussam is often linked to the famous battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred alongside his companions. This event holds great significance in Shia Islam, and the name Hussam may have been adopted in honor of Hussain's bravery and sacrifice.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hussam can be found in the literary works of the famous Arab poet and philosopher Al-Mutanabbi (915-965 AD). He wrote several poems praising the bravery and skill of warriors named Hussam, furthering the association between the name and the idea of a valiant swordsman.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hussam. One of the most prominent was Hussam al-Din (1180-1284 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and writer from the Ayyubid dynasty. He authored numerous works on Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and philosophy, leaving a lasting impact on Islamic intellectual thought.
Another noteworthy figure was Hussam al-Din al-Mufaddal (1147-1217 AD), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Persia. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry, and his works were widely studied and celebrated in the Islamic world.
In the realm of military leadership, Hussam al-Din Lulu (1244-1301 AD) was a prominent Mamluk sultan who ruled over Syria and parts of Egypt. He was known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to strengthen the Mamluk Sultanate.
The name Hussam also found its way into the literary world through the works of Hussam al-Din al-Sayrafī (1242-1323 AD), a renowned Arabic poet and calligrapher from Egypt. His poetic compositions were highly regarded, and his calligraphic works are considered masterpieces of Islamic art.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who carried the name Hussam throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, from scholarship and literature to military leadership and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hussam over time
The chart below shows babies named Hussam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hussam, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hussam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hussam was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4002 | 21 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3838 | 31 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2788 | 25 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2250 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Hussam
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hussam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hussam in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hussam was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hussam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 9 babies registered as Hussam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hussam?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "swordsman".
How many people are called Hussam in the UK?
A total of 86 babies have been registered as Hussam across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.