Custer
boy nameCuster entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1205 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1205
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1205 |
| 1910s | #2864 |
| 1920s | #3605 |
| 1930s | #3289 |
| 1950s | #3681 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Custer are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Custer alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Custer in 2025?
- Custer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Custer most popular?
- Custer peaked in 1904, reaching #1205 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Custer with classmates?
- Custer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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