Usher Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the word 'huissier' meaning 'usher' or 'doorkeeper'.
Meaning of the Name Usher
Usher is an English name with Old French origins. It is derived from the word 'huissier' which means 'doorkeeper' or 'usher'. The name gained popularity as a surname and eventually became a given name. Usher is often associated with the meaning 'one who shows people to their seats' or 'one who introduces others'.
Popularity of the Name Usher
The popularity for the name Usher peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 59 births, which ranked number 5,108 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Usher had the most male births in 2012 with 59, which ranked number 2,209 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Usher has declined sharply over the last ten years from 59 births to 44 births, a decline of -25.42%. Among males, Usher has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 44 births, a decline of -25.42%.
Nationwide Popularity of Usher
- 20 Year Trend of Usher: 51.72%
- 10 Year Trend of Usher: -25.42%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Usher: -25.42%
Popularity of Usher by State
For males, Usher was most popular in Northeastern states with 39 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 39 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Usher. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 39 | 420 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Usher
- Total Births of Usher: 43 (-2.89%)
- Male Births of Usher: 43 (-2.89%)
Given the downward trend of Usher over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.89% decrease in total births, for a total of 43 births in 2024. Male births for Usher have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 43 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.89%.