Usman Boy

Popularity: #827 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationOOS-mahn / /ʊsˈmɑːn/

Arabic; Urdu

Meaning

Arabic: 'the one who is worthy'; Urdu: 'the one who is good'

Historical & Cultural Background

Usman is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is notably associated with Usman ibn Affan, the third caliph of Islam, who played a significant role in early Islamic history. The name has been popular in South Asia, particularly among Urdu-speaking populations. It reflects qualities of virtue and worthiness.

Trend Summary

The name Usman has seen consistent usage in Muslim communities, with a stable presence in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Osman
  • Ousman

International Variants

  • Osman (Turkish)
  • Usman (Arabic)
  • Ousmane (French)

Famous people named Usman

Usman Khawaja is an Australian cricketer known for his contributions to the national team.

Usman Riaz is a Pakistani musician and composer recognized for his innovative guitar playing.

Usman Tariq is a prominent Pakistani entrepreneur in the tech industry.

Usman Mirza is a Pakistani filmmaker known for his work in independent cinema.

Fictional characters named Usman

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Usman was first seen in the United States in 1979. Usman has ranked as high as #1263 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Usman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Usman (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 19
26%
CA 15
20%
TX 12
16%
IL 12
16%
VA 11
15%
MI 5
7%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19796
19808
198113
198218
19838
198421
198518
198623
198721
198815
198920
199024
199123
199225
199327
199437
199539
199632
199732
199839
199935
200030
200132
200246
200331
200425
200528
200641
200734
200841
200930
201043
201124
201229
201339
201436
201540
201646
201729
201850
201944
202055
202185
202297
202386
202497