Usher is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3729 in 1997 with 19 recorded births. This places Usher in the top 34% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 78 births ranking #1974. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 111.1%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 99,215 boys born was named Usher. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.