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Usman
BoyMeaning of Usman: Arabic & Persian: 'chosen'
Usman is a boy's name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1594th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 442nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1594
106 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#442
91 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,728
First recorded 1979 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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