Usmon
A masculine given name of Central Asian or Persian origin meaning "bone protector".
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Usmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Usmon today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Usmon births was 2024 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Usmon. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Usmon with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Usmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
2024
17 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,621
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Usmon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Usmon from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 58 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
Usmon 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 Usmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Usmons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Usmon
The name Usmon has its origins in the Persian language, specifically derived from the word "Usman," which means "lion cub" or "brave warrior." This name traces its roots back to the 7th century and is closely associated with the Islamic faith and the early caliphate.
One of the most prominent historical figures bearing this name is Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, who ruled from 644 to 656 CE. He played a crucial role in the early spread of Islam and the compilation of the Quran. Uthman's name was later transliterated into various forms, including Usmon, across different cultures and languages within the Islamic world.
The name Usmon also appears in several ancient texts and religious scriptures. In the Quran, Uthman is mentioned as one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad and is praised for his virtues and contributions to the faith. Additionally, the name is referenced in various hadith (sayings of the Prophet) and historical chronicles that document the early Islamic era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Usmon. One such individual was Usmon Dervish, a 14th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Central Asia, renowned for his spiritual teachings and literary works. Another was Usmon Nosir, a 19th-century Uzbek poet and philosopher who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of his region.
In the realm of politics, Usmon Khan was a prominent ruler of the Khanate of Khiva, a historical state in present-day Uzbekistan, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and strengthen his kingdom.
Furthermore, the name Usmon has been carried by various scholars and intellectuals throughout history. One notable example is Usmon Yusupov, a 20th-century Tajik writer and academic who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural spheres of his country.
While the name Usmon has deep roots in the Islamic world and Central Asian regions, it has also been adopted and embraced in other cultures, reflecting the diverse global reach and influence of this historical name.
People
Usmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Usmon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Usmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Usmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Usmon 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 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Usmon a common name?
We classify Usmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Usmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Usmon was 2024, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Usmon is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Usmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Usmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Usmon 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.
Is Usmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Usmon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Usmon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Usmon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.