Uthman
A masculine Arabic name meaning "prosperity" or "wealth".
Name Census estimates that about 319 living Americans carry the first name Uthman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Uthman today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uthman births was 2022 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uthman. 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.
People living today
319
~ 1 in 1,074,465 Americans
Peak year
2022
25 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,402
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Uthman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Uthman from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 131 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
Uthman 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 Uthman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Uthmans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Michigan recorded the most babies named Uthman, while Michigan, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Uthman
The name Uthman has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the root word "uthman," which means "wealth" or "prosperity." The name can also be spelled as Othman or Osman in different regions and contexts.
One of the earliest and most prominent historical figures bearing this name was 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 is revered as one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. The name Uthman is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and is considered a significant name in Islamic tradition.
Another notable figure in history with the name Uthman was Uthman Dan Fodio, a Fulani scholar, and religious leader who lived from 1754 to 1817 CE. He led a successful jihad in West Africa and established the Sokoto Caliphate, which became a powerful Islamic empire in the region.
In the Ottoman Empire, the name Uthman was borne by several sultans, including Osman I, who founded the Ottoman dynasty and ruled from 1299 to 1324 CE. He is considered a significant figure in Turkish history and was known for his military exploits and expansion of the Ottoman territories.
The name Uthman also has a presence in Indian history, particularly among Muslim communities. One notable figure was Uthman Khan, a 16th-century ruler of the Lodi Dynasty, who ruled over parts of northern India from 1517 to 1518 CE.
In more recent times, Uthman ibn Yahya, also known as Osman Digna, was a Sudanese military leader who played a significant role in the Mahdist War against Anglo-Egyptian forces in the late 19th century, from 1881 to 1899 CE.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Uthman, which has been prominent across various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting its Arabic origins and significance in the Islamic tradition.
People
Uthman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uthman 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
Uthman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uthman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 319 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uthman 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 1,074,465 US residents.
Is Uthman a common name?
We classify Uthman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 323 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uthman most popular?
The single biggest year for Uthman was 2022, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uthman is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Uthman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uthman 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.