UK boy's name
Hussien
An Arabic name derived from the word "husn" meaning good, handsome, or beautiful.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hussien is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hussien popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2001 to 2022. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Hussien. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hussien ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 boys were registered as Hussien.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hussien as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
6 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Hussien mean?
The name Hussien originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "husn," which means beauty, excellence, or perfection. The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the early days of Islam.
In Islamic tradition, Hussien is the name of the grandson of the prophet Muhammad and the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was the fourth caliph of Islam. Hussien, along with his brother Hassan, are revered by Muslims, particularly among Shia Muslims, for their sacrifices and martyrdom in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. This event is commemorated annually during the Muharram mourning rituals.
The name Hussien is mentioned in various Islamic texts, including the Quran and the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). It is also found in historical records and accounts of the early Islamic period, particularly in relation to the events surrounding the Battle of Karbala and the martyrdom of Hussien.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hussien is Hussien ibn Ali, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad, who was born in 626 CE and martyred in 680 CE during the Battle of Karbala. Other notable historical figures who bore the name Hussien include:
1. Hussien ibn Jahir, a renowned Arab poet of the 8th century CE. 2. Hussien ibn Ali al-Tusi, a Persian philosopher and scholar of the 11th century CE. 3. Hussien ibn Mansur al-Hallaj, a Persian mystic and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. 4. Hussien ibn Talal, the late King of Jordan who reigned from 1952 to 1999. 5. Hussien Kamel, an Egyptian singer and actor of the 20th century.
The name Hussien has been widely used throughout the Muslim world, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has also gained popularity in other regions with significant Muslim populations, such as parts of Europe and the Americas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hussien over time
The chart below shows babies named Hussien registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hussien, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hussien by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hussien 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3013 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3819 | 20 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Hussien
- 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
Hussien: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hussien in the UK right now?
In 2022, Hussien was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hussien most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Hussien in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hussien?
An Arabic name derived from the word "husn" meaning good, handsome, or beautiful.
How many people are called Hussien in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Hussien across the 8 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.