Gus
boy name#1328 in 2025Gus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #121 in 1882, ranks #1328 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1328
rank today
#121
peak (1882)
145
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #135 |
| 1890s | #170 |
| 1900s | #206 |
| 1910s | #289 |
| 1920s | #338 |
| 1930s | #399 |
| 1940s | #491 |
| 1950s | #554 |
| 1960s | #657 |
| 1970s | #906 |
| 1980s | #1424 |
| 1990s | #1954 |
| 2000s | #1645 |
| 2010s | #1179 |
| 2020s | #1193 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gus has been most popular in CA, MN, TX.
Living bearers
About 8,800 people named Gus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gus alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gus in 2025?
- Gus ranks #1328 among US boy names in 2025, with 145 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gus most popular?
- Gus peaked in 1882, reaching #121 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gus with classmates?
- Gus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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