Usher
Usher is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Doorkeeper, officer, or escort.
Origin and history
Usher is derived from an English occupational surname meaning a door-keeper or official who ushers people into a hall or court. Historically rare as a given name in the U.S., it experienced a modest rise in modern usage driven by popular culture.
Popularity in the United States
1,306 babies in the United States have been named Usher since 1880. It ranks #3400 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1602.
States where it is most popular
- NY (98.8 %)
- NJ (0.64 %)
- FL (0.54 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 9 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 322 |
| 2010-2019 | 422 |
| 2020-2029 | 325 |
Famous people named Usher
- Usher Raymond IV: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- It originally derives from the Old French word 'huissier', referring to a doorkeeper.
- Its visibility as a modern given name in the U.S. was significantly boosted by the fame of R&B artist Usher Raymond IV.