1,321births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1999Peak · Québec
#1959United States 2025
Usher is a boy name family recorded 1,321 times in 3 countries since 1914. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1959 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Québec in 1999, at 8.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Usher
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usher | English | 1,306 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1959 | 2025 | ▲ 93 % |
| Usher | English | 10 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 1999 | – |
| Usher | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2004 | – |
Questions about Usher
How popular is the name Usher?
In 2025 it ranked #1959 in the United States. Official registers record 1,321 births across 3 countries.
When was Usher most popular?
It peaked in Québec in 1999, at 8.0 births per 100,000.
Is Usher a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Usher is a boy name.