Usher

At a Glance: Name: Usher – Meaning: one who shows people to their seats / a doorkeeper – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: USH-er

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Usher is a boy's name with English roots, taken directly from the occupational surname for someone who shows people to their seats — a doorkeeper. It carries a clean, modern feel and a simple, phonetic pronunciation: USH-er (IPA /ˈʌʃər/). For parents who like a name with a clear, literal meaning behind it, this is about as straightforward as it gets.

Meaning & Origin of Usher

Meaning: One who shows people to their seats / a doorkeeper.

Origin: English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Usher

Phonetic: USH-er   IPA: /ˈʌʃər/

Popularity of Usher

In U.S. Social Security data going back to 1914, Usher has stayed rare, peaking at #2235 in 2012 with 59 babies given the name, and landing at #2332 in 2024 with 61 — numbers that have barely moved over more than a decade.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Usher mean?

One who shows people to their seats / a doorkeeper. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Usher)

How do you pronounce Usher?

Usher is pronounced USH-er (IPA: /ˈʌʃər/).

Is Usher a popular name right now?

Usher is near its all-time peak (#2235 in 2012), ranked #2332 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

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