Gustavo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gustavo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gustavo?
Gustavo is spelled G-U-S-T-A-V-O. The name has 7 letters.
Gustavo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Gustavo is commonly understood to mean “staff of the gods” or “royal staff,” deriving from Old Norse elements.
- Origin
- Gustavo may derive from the Old Norse name Gustav, which was used in Scandinavian regions and later adopted in other European languages.
- Pronunciation
- goos-TAH-voh · 3 syllables
Gustavo Popularity in 2025
Rank#625
Recorded Births447
- Boys usage rose 14 places to #625 and recorded 8 more 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.
What Does the Name Gustavo Mean?
Gustavo is commonly understood to mean “staff of the gods” or “royal staff,” deriving from Old Norse elements.
Origin: Gustavo may derive from the Old Norse name Gustav, which was used in Scandinavian regions and later adopted in other European languages.
How Do You Pronounce Gustavo?
Pronunciationgoos-TAH-voh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Gustavo?
- History
- The name Gustavo has been used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries as an adaptation of the Old Norse-derived name Gustav.
Gustavo 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 | 447 | #625 |
| 2024 | Boys | 439 | #639 |
| 2023 | Boys | 434 | #635 |
| 2022 | Boys | 435 | #637 |
| 2021 | Boys | 417 | #655 |
| 2020 | Boys | 432 | #623 |
| 2019 | Boys | 457 | #600 |
| 2018 | Boys | 443 | #609 |
| 2017 | Boys | 487 | #557 |
| 2016 | Boys | 517 | #555 |
| 2015 | Boys | 545 | #526 |
| 2014 | Boys | 586 | #483 |
| 2013 | Boys | 609 | #461 |
| 2012 | Boys | 707 | #410 |
| 2011 | Boys | 624 | #437 |
| 2010 | Boys | 684 | #411 |
| 2009 | Boys | 838 | #364 |
| 2008 | Boys | 973 | #338 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,137 | #300 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,080 | #306 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,114 | #294 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,102 | #290 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,170 | #267 |
| 2002 | Boys | 1,177 | #265 |
When Was Gustavo 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.
2000 · Boys
1,290 recorded births
National rank #260
2002 · Boys
1,177 recorded births
National rank #265
2003 · Boys
1,170 recorded births
National rank #267
2001 · Boys
1,141 recorded births
National rank #272
Where Gustavo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #358 | 104 |
| CA | #360 | 96 |
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| KS | #386 | 9 |
| AZ | #444 | 16 |
| MA | #467 | 10 |
| WA | #502 | 14 |
| FL | #515 | 34 |