Baby bustard or chosen one
Usman is an Arabic name traditionally associated with the word for a young bustard bird. It is also interpreted as 'the chosen one' and holds significant religious weight as the name of the third Caliph of Islam.
Less common today
Usman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,607 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The third Caliph of the Islamic Empire
Australian international cricketer
Mixed martial artist
Obie Award-winning actor
