Usayd
A male Muslim name derived from Arabic meaning "little lion".
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Usayd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Usayd today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Usayd births was 2024 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Usayd. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Usayd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
2024
11 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,677
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Usayd: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Usayd from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 17 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Usayd by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Usayd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Usayd
The name Usayd has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word 'usayd,' which means 'little lion' or 'lion cub.' This name has been prevalent in the Arab world for centuries and holds significant cultural and historical significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Usayd can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned as the name of one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century CE. Usayd ibn Hudhayr al-Ansari was a prominent figure among the Ansar (helpers) of Medina, and he played a crucial role in supporting the Prophet during the early days of Islam.
In the historical records of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, which ruled over vast territories from the 7th to the 13th centuries, several notable figures bore the name Usayd. One such individual was Usayd ibn Abi'l-'Isi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the 8th century CE and was known for his literary contributions.
Another famous bearer of the name was Usayd ibn Khalid al-Qurashi, a celebrated military general who served under the Abbasid caliphs during the 9th century CE. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and led numerous successful campaigns against the Byzantine Empire.
In the realm of Islamic mysticism, or Sufism, the name Usayd holds a special place. Usayd ibn al-Khair, a revered Sufi mystic and poet, lived in the 9th century CE and was known for his profound spiritual teachings and poetic expressions of divine love.
One of the most renowned figures in Islamic history with the name Usayd was Usayd ibn Hudhayr al-Mughaffal, a companion of Prophet Muhammad and a prominent military leader during the early Islamic conquests. He participated in several decisive battles, including the Battle of Yarmouk against the Byzantine Empire in 636 CE, and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Islamic empire.
The name Usayd has continued to be popular among Arabic-speaking communities throughout history, with many notable individuals bearing this name. Its strong connection to the early days of Islam and its association with courage, strength, and literary excellence have contributed to its enduring popularity.
People
Usayd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Usayd as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Usayd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Usayd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Usayd going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Usayd a common name?
We classify Usayd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Usayd most popular?
The single biggest year for Usayd was 2024, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Usayd is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Usayd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Usayd in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.