Boy nameCurrently #2,332 in the USSteady
Usher
//ˈəʃɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with U
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Usher's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Usher's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Usher |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 43 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 45 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 61 |
Usher through the decades
- Usher peaked in 2024, when 61 babies were named Usher in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Usher has risen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Usher currently ranks #2,332 in the US and is holding steady.