Gussie
boy nameGussie entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #652 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
—
rank today
#652
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #914 |
| 1890s | #912 |
| 1900s | #1024 |
| 1910s | #1177 |
| 1920s | #1366 |
| 1930s | #1684 |
| 1940s | #2030 |
| 1950s | #2801 |
| 1960s | #2922 |
| 1970s | #5390 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Gussie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gussie alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gussie in 2025?
- Gussie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gussie most popular?
- Gussie peaked in 1897, reaching #652 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gussie with classmates?
- Gussie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Gussie and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle