Rising since 1994, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Uthman since 1974
Babies named Uthman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 134 |
Meaning & origin
Uthman is an Arabic name with deep roots in Islamic history, famously belonging to the third Caliph Uthman ibn Affan. While its literal meaning 'baby bustard' refers to a bird, the name's religious associations far outweigh its etymology in common perception. In the United States, Uthman has seen a notable upward trend: first recorded in 1974, it reached a rank of 4,139 by 2025, with a one-in-68,323 incidence. The name has been rising since 1994 and achieved its peak year in 2025, indicating growing adoption. It remains relatively rare, with no top-state concentration, making it a distinctive choice.
Uthman is an Arabic name of uncertain derivation, often linked to 'uthmān (بابا) meaning 'baby bustard,' a bird native to the Arabian Peninsula. The name is most famously borne by Uthman ibn Affan, the third Caliph of Islam, which gave it lasting religious significance. It has been a common name across the Muslim world for centuries.
“Uthman” around the world
Where Uthman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oth, Uth, Man
Sibling names for Uthman
Names that share Uthman's style, for a brother or sister.
