Gaston
boy name#3379 in 2025Gaston entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #527 in 1903, ranks #3379 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
#3379
rank today
#527
peak (1903)
34
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #730 |
| 1890s | #758 |
| 1900s | #710 |
| 1910s | #802 |
| 1920s | #861 |
| 1930s | #1107 |
| 1940s | #1232 |
| 1950s | #1505 |
| 1960s | #1688 |
| 1970s | #1970 |
| 1980s | #2095 |
| 1990s | #2174 |
| 2000s | #3651 |
| 2010s | #4815 |
| 2020s | #4432 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gaston has been most popular in TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Gaston are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gaston alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gaston in 2025?
- Gaston ranks #3379 among US boy names in 2025, with 34 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gaston most popular?
- Gaston peaked in 1903, reaching #527 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gaston with classmates?
- Gaston will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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