Gustavus
boy nameGustavus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #691 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#691
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #859 |
| 1890s | #994 |
| 1910s | #2487 |
| 1920s | #3641 |
| 1930s | #3412 |
| 1940s | #3250 |
| 1950s | #3526 |
| 1960s | #3418 |
| 1970s | #3579 |
| 1980s | #6384 |
| 2000s | #11306 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Gustavus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gustavus alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gustavus in 2025?
- Gustavus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gustavus most popular?
- Gustavus peaked in 1882, reaching #691 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gustavus with classmates?
- Gustavus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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