Usher
Every Usher since 1914 — 1,306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Usher
Usher is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,974 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,306 American babies have been named Usher. Its peak came in 2025, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Usher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Usher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #1,974 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,287 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,341 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,916 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,915 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,132 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,335 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,235 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,371 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2,930 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,716 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,526 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,843 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,235 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,743 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,446 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,219 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2,751 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,244 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,977 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2,490 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2,567 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,247 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,184 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,292 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,771 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,263 |
| 1990 | 6 | #8,068 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,533 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,859 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,484 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Usher
- Usher Singer · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Usher in 2025?
Usher ranked #1,974 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Usher?
1,306 babies have been named Usher in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Usher most popular?
Usher peaked in 2025, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Usher a boy or girl name?
Usher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Usher rising or falling?
Usher is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Usher?
Well-known people named Usher include Usher (singer).