Usman is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2989 in 2000 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 106 births ranking #1607. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 65,464 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.