Usman is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2558 in 1999 with 35 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 106 births ranking #1607. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 54,860 boys born was named Usman. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.