Uthman
Borrowed from Arabic عُثْمَان (ʕuṯmān).
Every Uthman since 1974 — 348 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Uthman
Uthman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,240 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 348 American babies have been named Uthman. Its peak came in 2022, when 25 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 Uthman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Uthman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,240 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,420 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,603 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,289 |
| 2021 | 15 | #6,011 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,530 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,472 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,093 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,765 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,694 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,650 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,735 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,217 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,685 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,712 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,625 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,371 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,480 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,390 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,887 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,663 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,064 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,482 |
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Famous people named Uthman
- Uthman Politician · 574–656
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uthman mean?
Borrowed from Arabic عُثْمَان (ʕuṯmān).
How popular is the name Uthman in 2025?
Uthman ranked #4,240 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Uthman?
348 babies have been named Uthman in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Uthman most popular?
Uthman peaked in 2022, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Uthman a boy or girl name?
Uthman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Uthman rising or falling?
Uthman is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Uthman?
Well-known people named Uthman include Uthman (politician).