Usman
From Arabic عُثْمَان (ʕuṯmān).
Every Usman since 1979 — 1,728 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Usman
Usman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,607 in 2025 with 106 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,728 American babies have been named Usman. Its peak came in 2025, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Usman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Usman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | #1,607 |
| 2024 | 97 | #1,721 |
| 2023 | 86 | #1,866 |
| 2022 | 97 | #1,736 |
| 2021 | 85 | #1,839 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,414 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,845 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2,576 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,764 |
| 2016 | 46 | #2,684 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2,961 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,150 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,950 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,706 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,207 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,822 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,631 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,942 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,304 |
| 2006 | 41 | #2,828 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,521 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,728 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,113 |
| 2002 | 46 | #2,290 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,925 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,989 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,137 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,775 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,822 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,916 |
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Famous people named Usman
- Usman dan Fodio Philosopher · 1754–1817
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Usman mean?
From Arabic عُثْمَان (ʕuṯmān).
How popular is the name Usman in 2025?
Usman ranked #1,607 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 106 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Usman?
1,728 babies have been named Usman in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Usman most popular?
Usman peaked in 2025, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Usman a boy or girl name?
Usman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Usman rising or falling?
Usman is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Usman?
Well-known people named Usman include Usman dan Fodio (philosopher).