Usman
Usman is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Baby snake or bustard bird.
Origin and history
Usman is an Arabic male given name, a common variant spelling of Uthman, which refers to a bustard bird or a baby snake. It carries historic significance in Islamic tradition as the name of the third caliph. In the United States, it is a moderately used name that has seen a steady increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,728 babies in the United States have been named Usman since 1880. It ranks #3064 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1412.
States where it is most popular
- NY (43.5 %)
- CA (21.1 %)
- TX (11 %)
- IL (10.9 %)
- VA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 165 |
| 1990-2000 | 313 |
| 2000-2010 | 338 |
| 2010-2019 | 380 |
| 2020-2029 | 526 |
Famous people named Usman
- Usman Khawaja: Cricketer
- Usman Nurmagomedov: Mixed Martial Artist
Fun facts
- Usman is a widely used spelling variation of Uthman, prominent in South Asian, West African, and Turkish contexts.
- Nearly a third of all published U.S. births for the name Usman have occurred since 2020.