Usher
boy name#1959 in 2025Usher entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1959 in 2025, ranks #1959 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1914–2025
#1959
rank today
#1959
peak (2025)
78
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3264 |
| 1920s | #4176 |
| 1930s | #3277 |
| 1940s | #2606 |
| 1950s | #3597 |
| 1960s | #2685 |
| 1970s | #5179 |
| 1980s | #5743 |
| 1990s | #5058 |
| 2000s | #3382 |
| 2010s | #2891 |
| 2020s | #2557 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Usher has been most popular in NY, NJ.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Usher are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Usher alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Usher in 2025?
- Usher ranks #1959 among US boy names in 2025, with 78 babies given the name.
- When was the name Usher most popular?
- Usher peaked in 2025, reaching #1959 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Usher with classmates?
- Usher will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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