Gustaf Name Popularity and Statistics
Gustaf 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 Gustaf?
Gustaf is spelled G-U-S-T-A-F. The name has 6 letters.
Gustaf Popularity in 2023
Rank#12,239
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 3,500 places to #12,239 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2020.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gustaf Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1992 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8 | #8,739 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10 | #7,546 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7 | #9,600 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2008 | Boys | 10 | #7,698 |
| 2007 | Boys | 11 | #7,094 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
| 2003 | Boys | 5 | #10,894 |
| 2002 | Boys | 7 | #8,456 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 2000 | Boys | 5 | #10,349 |
| 1998 | Boys | 7 | #7,560 |
| 1997 | Boys | 9 | #6,100 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1995 | Boys | 8 | #6,407 |
| 1993 | Boys | 7 | #6,816 |
| 1992 | Boys | 7 | #6,670 |
When Was Gustaf 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.
1917 · Boys
25 recorded births
National rank #1,396
1915 · Boys
24 recorded births
National rank #1,372
1919 · Boys
21 recorded births
National rank #1,624
1916 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #1,698
Where Gustaf Ranked Highest in 1928
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #618 | 5 |