Gus Name Popularity and Statistics
Gus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Gus?
Gus is spelled G-U-S. The name has 3 letters.
Gus Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,328
Recorded Births145
- Boys usage fell 117 places to #1,328 and recorded 22 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 145 | #1,328 |
| 2024 | Boys | 167 | #1,211 |
| 2023 | Boys | 176 | #1,169 |
| 2022 | Boys | 196 | #1,097 |
| 2021 | Boys | 167 | #1,179 |
| 2020 | Boys | 164 | #1,172 |
| 2019 | Boys | 195 | #1,052 |
| 2018 | Boys | 207 | #998 |
| 2017 | Boys | 181 | #1,081 |
| 2016 | Boys | 204 | #999 |
| 2015 | Boys | 163 | #1,152 |
| 2014 | Boys | 155 | #1,188 |
| 2013 | Boys | 143 | #1,238 |
| 2012 | Boys | 122 | #1,376 |
| 2011 | Boys | 117 | #1,411 |
| 2010 | Boys | 133 | #1,292 |
| 2009 | Boys | 126 | #1,360 |
| 2008 | Boys | 124 | #1,374 |
| 2007 | Boys | 115 | #1,412 |
| 2006 | Boys | 108 | #1,438 |
| 2005 | Boys | 96 | #1,497 |
| 2004 | Boys | 84 | #1,565 |
| 2003 | Boys | 60 | #1,936 |
| 2002 | Boys | 62 | #1,832 |
When Was Gus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
327 recorded births
National rank #324
1925 · Boys
324 recorded births
National rank #316
1919 · Boys
323 recorded births
National rank #306
1920 · Boys
312 recorded births
National rank #329
Where Gus Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #477 | 11 |
| IA | #571 | 5 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| UT | #621 | 6 |
| WI | #678 | 6 |
| MO | #709 | 7 |
| IN | #844 | 6 |
| OH | #1,111 | 6 |