Husein is a distinctive choice, ranked #4789 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Husein in their class.
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UK Rank 2021
#4789
About the Name Husein
Husein has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1322 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #2587 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 1996.
Husein is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Husein
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Husein per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Husein in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Husein has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1322 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2587 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Husein is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Husein (2021)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1322 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Husein
Likely around 1 other Husein in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2021)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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