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Upshur

UP-sher /ˈʌp.ʃər/

At a glance

In short
Upshur is a unique and distinctive name of English origin, with a strong masculine quality. It offers parents the opportunity to choose a name that stands out from the crowd.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1924 (#4,347)
Babies in 1924
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1924 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Upshur

Upshur is a unique and distinctive name with a strong masculine quality. It has its roots in English, specifically American English. Although it may not be a widely recognized or commonly used name, this adds to its appeal as it offers parents the opportunity to choose a name that stands out from the crowd. Upsher is also a variation of this name. While not being among the most popular names, Upshur has been recorded in United States of America since at least 1924, showing that there have been families who appreciate its individuality and charm over the years.

How to pronounce Upshur

English

Popularity of Upshur in the U.S.

Upshur appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1924, ranked #4,347 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Upshur in the U.S. in 1924, ranked #4,347 among boy names.
  • Boys named Upshur (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1924. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1924 1 row
Upshur: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192454,347new