Usman
Meaning
the name of the third caliph (Arabic Uthman); its pre-Islamic meaning is uncertain, traditionally glossed as a young bustard. The s-spelling marks South Asian pronunciation, where Arabic th becomes s: an Usman in Houston is almost always Pakistani, an Othman more likely Arab
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Usman peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Usman
Most people given the name Usman in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Usman deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Usman truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Usman fits with your family’s names and surname.
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