Usman

Usman - A very unique male name

Usman appeared on the charts for the first time in 1981 on position #2518. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Usman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Usman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Usman. The baby boy name Usman was given to 77 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1431 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 19,043 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Usman peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1431.

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Usman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Usman is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #706 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,895.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Usman is where you live.

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Usman origin and meaning

Arabic form of Uthman

A common form of Uthman, the name of the third caliph of Islam — borne for the caliph rather than for any literal gloss

Usman is the South Asian and everyday form of Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph, one of the most honoured names in Islam. In the US data since 1981, it is now at its peak.

Attested etymology

Usman is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Usman, pop culture references for the name Usman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Usman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Usman, sorted by popularity.

Usama / Usmon / Uchenna /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Usman

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Usman a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Usman?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

OOS-mahn · /ʊsˈmɑn/

Around the world

• Uthman (Arabic) — The classical Arabic form
• Osman (Turkish) — The Turkish form — name of the Ottoman founder
• Usman (Urdu) — Used as-is — the standard South Asian form

Spellings and nicknames

• Uthman — The classical form
• Osman — The Turkish form

Famous bearers

• Usman Khawaja — Australian international cricketer, a Test opening batsman (b. 1986) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A caliph's name in its everyday form — weighty, familiar to Muslim families worldwide, and at its US peak.

Worth knowing

• Osman and Uthman are the same name in other dress; expect all three to be interchanged.