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Usher

Boy's name · #1974 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Usher is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1914, it stood at #1974 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 1,300 boys have been named Usher along the way.

Across the states

In recent years, Usher ran about 13× its national rate in New York.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 1 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Usher ranks in other countries and regions.

#2,614 in Canada (2023) · #7,966 in Ecuador (2023) · #4,790 in England & Wales (2022) · #5,019 in France (2004).

Famous Ushers

• Usher — American singer (born 1978)
• Usher L. Burdick — American politician (1879–1960)
• Usher Morgan — American film producer (born 1985)
• Usher F. Linder — Illinois Attorney General (1809–1876)
• Usher Gahagan — Irish classical scholar (died 1749)

In stories & tradition

• Usher Dog — Coraline (musical stage work)

Similar names: Rayne · Usman · Rexton · Banner · Slater · Brewer

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