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At a Glance
- Meaning
- One who shows people to their seats / a doorkeeper
- Origin
- English (occupational surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- USH-er
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
USH-erIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Usher mean?
One who shows people to their seats / a doorkeeper. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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