diff --git a/netbox/users/api/serializers.py b/netbox/users/api/serializers.py
index d490e8fe9..8e2b01477 100644
--- a/netbox/users/api/serializers.py
+++ b/netbox/users/api/serializers.py
@@ -44,6 +44,11 @@ class UserSerializer(ValidatedModelSerializer):
         user.save()
 
         return user
+    
+    def get_display(self, obj):
+        if full_name := obj.get_full_name():
+            return f"{obj.username} ({full_name})"
+        return obj.username
 
 
 class GroupSerializer(ValidatedModelSerializer):