Gustava
girl nameGustava entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #1017 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#1017
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1136 |
| 1890s | #1282 |
| 1900s | #1680 |
| 1910s | #2294 |
| 1920s | #2853 |
| 1930s | #3758 |
| 1940s | #4622 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gustava are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gustava 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 Gustava in 2025?
- Gustava is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gustava most popular?
- Gustava peaked in 1892, reaching #1017 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gustava with classmates?
- Gustava will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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