Rising since 1988, #1,602 for boys today.
Popularity of Usman since 1979
Babies named Usman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 165 |
| 1990s | 313 |
| 2000s | 338 |
| 2010s | 380 |
| 2020s | 526 |
Meaning & origin
Usman, a variant of Uthman, has been in U.S. use since at least 1979. For decades it remained extremely rare, but its trajectory has been rising consistently since 1988. It saw increasing adoption through the 2000s and 2010s, reflecting a broader trend of traditional Arabic names gaining visibility in American multicultural naming. By 2025 it reached its peak rank of 1602, with about 1 in every 16,114 newborn boys receiving the name. Its strongest popularity is in Illinois, Michigan, and Virginia, states with sizable Muslim communities. The name's enduring appeal lies in its deep religious heritage and the honor associated with the third caliph of Islam, a figure central to Sunni tradition.
Usman is the Turkish and Urdu spelling of the Arabic name Uthman (عثمان). The root ʿ-th-m is associated with a young snake, but the name is almost exclusively known through Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph of Islam, making it a revered name across the Muslim world. It has been common in Ottoman Turkey and South Asia for centuries.
Where Usman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Usman” around the world
Where Usman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ozzy, Oz, Manny
Sibling names for Usman
Names that share Usman's style, for a brother or sister.
