Hossein
Pronunciation: [ h-AWS-ayn ]
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Hossein first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 61 babies have been named Hossein in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hossein is past its peak , currently ranked #21,265 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,265
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Hossein
Hossein is a boy name .
Hossein is currently ranked #21,265 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hossein include Hos, Hoss, Hossy, Hossie, Ein, Einy, Einie, Hoy, Hoie, and Hoskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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