boy's name
Hossein
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 218
Hossein is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in France in 1964, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hossein over time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2024, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 5 |
How popular is Hossein?
In 2024, Hossein was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Hossein is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Hossein
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Hossein also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hossein over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Hossein
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Hossein — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Hossein
How popular is the name Hossein?
In 2024, Hossein was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Hossein a girl's or a boy's name?
Hossein is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hossein?
Hossein has 2 syllables.
When was Hossein most popular?
Hossein peaked in 1964, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.