Usman is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #537 in 2011 with 65 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 118 births ranking #244. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 38.7%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 5,321 boys born was named Usman. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Usman is a long-established Arabic and Muslim name with deep historical roots. Its literal old meaning is not what drives its modern appeal; the weight of tradition matters more.
The name is important in Islamic history through Uthman ibn Affan and is widely used across Muslim communities in different transliterated forms. Its heritage and recognisability are central to its strength.